What is another word for abatement?
Pronunciation: [ɐbˈe͡ɪtmənt] (IPA) 
Abatement is a word that is often used to refer to a process of reducing something, be it in intensity, amount or severity. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used to describe the same thing. These synonyms include alleviation, reduction, mitigation, decrease, lessening and moderation. While these words may have slightly varying meanings in certain contexts, they all generally convey the idea of reducing something. For example, the term 'mitigation' may be more commonly associated with reducing the severity of a negative event, while 'lessening' may imply a reduction in numerical or physical amount. Regardless of which of these synonyms are used, they all generally convey the same idea of reducing something.
