abater

Meaning

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

Pronounced as (IPA)

/abaˈteɾ/

Etymology

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