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ABATEMENT

/əˈbeɪt.mənt/

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of ABATEMENT

noun

The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.

"The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof."

noun

The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.

noun

A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.

noun

The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.

noun

The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.

Examples of ABATEMENT in a Sentence

  • "The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is ABATEMENT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ABATEMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: ABATEMENT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ABATEMENT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter abatement Total
Scrabble 131113111 13
WWF 141114121 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABATEMENT

100 words from the letters in ABATEMENT

How to Use ABATEMENT in Word Games

ABATEMENT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ABATEMENT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABATEMENT

What does ABATEMENT mean?
ABATEMENT is a noun. The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.
Is ABATEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ABATEMENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ABATEMENT worth in Scrabble?
ABATEMENT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ABATEMENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ABATEMENT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.