bate

An archaic verb meaning to reduce, lessen, or diminish in force or intensity; also used in the phrase 'with bated breath'.

• 🇪🇸Verbo anticuado que significa disminuir, debilitar o reducir la fuerza o intensidad de algo; también se usa en la frase 'with bated breath' (con la respiración contenida).

1. Moderate or restrain C2 formal

   To lessen the force or intensity of something; to hold back or restrain.

   • He spoke with bated breath, barely able to contain his excitement.
   • The king bated his anger and listened to the petitioner.
   • She could not bate her curiosity any longer.

   🇪🇸Moderar o refrenar

   Sinónimos: abatecheckcontrolcurbdiminishlessenmoderatereducerestraintemper

   Antónimos: aggravatefreeheightenincreaseintensifyreleaseunleash

2. Flap wings wildly (falconry) C2 formal british

   A term used in falconry meaning to flap the wings wildly or frantically, usually when a hawk is agitated or trying to escape.

   • The falcon bated its wings against the jesses.
   • The hawk bated repeatedly, trying to free itself from the glove.
   • The trainer calmed the bird after it bated in fright.

   🇪🇸Aletear violentamente

   Sinónimos: beatflapflutter

3. Soak in a special solution (leatherworking) C2 formal

   To soak leather or animal skins in a special solution to soften them and remove chemicals used in previous treatments.

   • The tanner bated the hides in a lime solution.
   • Leather must be properly bated before it can be dyed.
   • The craftsman bated the skin to make it supple.

   🇪🇸Abatanar (curtido)