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We think the answer is "ABATE" which means:

    verb
  • • Make less active or intense
  • • Become less in amount or intensity
  • noun
  • • Abatement.
  • • An italian abbot, or other member of the clergy.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "After the storm, the wind started to abate."
  • • "The medication helped to abate his pain."

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