Word: ABATE (Verb)

Meaning

lessen in intensity

Root of the word

away, apart, off, down

Synonyms

subside, diminish, decrease

Antonyms

increase, intensify augment

Usage

You may go out after the storm has abated.

Word: ABBREVIATION (noun)

Meaning

short form

Root of the word

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Synonyms

abridge, shorten, contract

Antonyms

elongate, enlarge, elaboration, lengthen

Usage

During the process of abbreviation sometimes the spirit of narration can go off.

Word: ABDICATE (Verb)

Meaning

to give up

Root of the word

ab = away, apart, off, down

Synonyms

renounce, relinquish abandon

Antonyms

acquire, obtain, procure

Usage

The old king expressed a desire to abdicate the throne.

Word: ABDUCTOR (noun)

Meaning

kidnapper

Root of the word

A/AB/ABS = off, away, apart, down, from

Synonyms

NULL

Antonyms

NULL

Usage

With sheer presence of mind he managed to break free from his abductors.

Word: ABERRANT (adj)

Meaning

away from the normal

Root of the word

ab = away, apart, off err = wander

Synonyms

deviant, abnormal, anomalous

Antonyms

typical, regular, characteristic

Usage

He is depressed and that is the root cause of his aberrant behaviour.

Word: ABET (verb)