bat

Usage

• abate

  When something bad or painful abates, it becomes less strong or severe.

• abatement

  an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

• bated

  diminished or moderated

• battering

  the act of subjecting to strong attack

• battery

  group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

• battlement

  a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns

• combatant

  engaging in or ready for combat

• combative

  inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• debatable

  open to doubt or debate

• debate

  argue with one another

• rebate

  give a reduction in the price during a sale

• unabated

  continuing at full strength or intensity