noun
the act or process of reducing or lessening something, such as a nuisance or a problem
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The government implemented an abatement plan to reduce pollution levels in the city.
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The city council is working on an abatement strategy to clean up the streets.
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We need to start an abatement project ASAP to fix this mess.
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His apology was like an abatement for the hurt he caused.