<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) bat·ed, bat·ing.<ul><li>to moderate or restrain: unable to bate our enthusiasm.</li><li>to lessen or diminish; abate: setbacks that bated his hopes.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) bat·ed, bat·ing.<ul><li>to diminish or subside; abate.</li></ul></li></ul>