😮‍💨bate

Meaning

to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something

Example Sentences

He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.

Example Expressions

with bated breath

Synonyms

diminish, reduce, moderate, restrain, ease

Antonyms

increase, intensify

Collocations

bate breath, bate excitement, bating emotions

More Example Sentences

Both sides of this debate have some valid points.

How many of your classmates are in the debate team?

How is the performance of Vasanth Academy's debate team?

I would like to take a moderate position in this debate.

Let us stop this debate and talk about something positive.

Were you inspired to join the debate club at Vasanth Academy?

The relevance of this research is evident in light of the current policy debate.

The debate over whether the death penalty is morally justified has been going on for ages.

There is an ongoing debate about the participation of transgender athletes in competitions.

The debate on euthanasia highlights the conflict between personal autonomy and the sanctity of life.