bate

bate has 17 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 4.

Definitions

• n.. Strife; contention.
• v. t.. To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.
• v. t.. To allow by way of abatement or deduction.
• v. t.. To leave out; to except.
• v. t.. To remove.
• v. t.. To deprive of.
• v. i.. To remit or retrench a part; -- with of.
• v. i.. To waste away.
• v. t.. To attack; to bait.
• imp. of Bite.
• v. i.. To flutter as a hawk; to bait.
• n.. See 2d Bath.