Both Uses of
abate
in
The Aeneid
- They shrink for fear, abated of their rage, Nor longer dare in a blind fight engage; Contented now to gall them from below With darts and slings, and with the distant bow.†
Book 9
- Ev'n time, that changes all, yet changes us in vain: The body, not the mind; nor can control Th' immortal vigor, or abate the soul.†
Book 9 *
Definition:
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(abate) to become less in amount or intensity