Synonyms: abatement
Definition: the act of abating
Usage: laws enforcing noise abatement
Similar words: mitigation, moderation
Definition: the action of lessening in severity or intensity
Usage: the object being control or moderation of economic depressions
Synonyms: reprieve, respite, hiatus, suspension, abatement
Definition: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Similar words: break, interruption
Definition: some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
Usage: the telephone is an annoying interruption; there was a break in the action when a player was hurt