verb
past tense and past participle of 'bate'; to moderate or restrain; to lessen the force or intensity of
adjective
reduced or moderated; restrained; lessened in force or intensity
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The atmosphere in the courtroom was filled with bated breath as the verdict was about to be announced.
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We all waited with bated breath to see who would win the game.
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I was so nervous, my heart was bated the entire time.
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The tension in the room was palpable, with emotions bated and ready to explode.