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Apuntes

• Subtopic: Precise Verbs 1. **Abate (ə-bāt')** [Old French abattre "to beat down," from Latin ad- (a-) "to" + batere "to beat"] (intr.) v. to lessen in force or intensity. Do not expect the attacks of Satan to abate as we draw toward the close of the church age. Synonyms: ebb, subside, wane Antonyms: revive, rise Related forms: abatement (n.) 2. **Abduct (ab-duk't')** [From Latin abducere "lead out": ab- "away" + ducere "lead"] (tr.) v. to kidnap or unlawfully carry off a person by force; to draw away. When someone abducts a child, officials broadcast an AMBER alert on TV, radio, and digital billboards in hopes of recovering the child. Synonyms: capture, seize, take Antonyms: let go, release Related forms: abduction (n.), abductor (n.) 3. **Appease (ə-pēz')** [Old French apaisier: ap- (from Latin ad-) "to" + pais "peace"] (tr.) v. to bring peace, often by satisfying demands. Neville Chamberlain of Great Britain blundered tragically when he attempted to appease the Nazis. Synonyms: calm, conciliate, pacify, placate, quiet Antonyms: agitate, arouse, excite, provoke, rouse Related forms: appe...