abater

Signification

1. (transitive) to bend, lower
2. (transitive) to bend, lower
3. (transitive) to overthrow, to throw down
4. (transitive) to defeat
5. (pronominal) to bend, lean
6. (pronominal) to become dispirited

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/abaˈteɾ/

Étymologie

From Old Galician-Portuguese abater (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Late Latin abbattere, from Latin battere. Compare Portuguese abater, Spanish abatir.