bate

• Verbe archaïque signifiant diminuer, affaiblir ou réduire la force ou l'intensité de quelque chose ; également utilisé dans l'expression 'with bated breath' (le souffle suspendu).

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

1. Moderate or restrainC2formal

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

   modérer, restreindre

   • 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.

   Synonymesabatecheckcontrolcurbdiminishlessenmoderatereducerestraintemper

   Antonymesaggravatefreeheightenincreaseintensifyreleaseunleash

2. Flap wings wildly (falconry)C2formalbritish

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

   Battre des ailes frénétiquement (fauconnerie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatflapflutter

3. Soak in a special solution (leatherworking)C2formal

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

   Confire (peausserie)

   • 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.