abater

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

Inherited from Latin: battō

Cognate with Portuguese: abater

Cognate with Spanish: abatir

In summary

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