Both Uses of
abate
in
Hatchet
- When he opened them again it was evening and some of the sharp pain had abated, there were many dull aches, and the crash came back to him fully.
Chpt 4 *abated = decreased
- ...and while the pain in his forehead seemed to be abating somewhat, just trying to stand made him weak enough to nearly collapse.
Chpt 4abating = reducing amount or intensity
Definition:
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(abate) to become less in amount or intensity