"Bate" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"bate" Definition
- to reduce the force or intensity of : RESTRAIN
- to take away : DEDUCT
- [archaic] (archaic) to lower especially in amount or estimation
- [archaic] (archaic) BLUNT
- [obsolete] DIMINISH, DECREASE
- to attempt to fly off something (such as a gauntlet) in fear
"bate" Synonyms & Antonyms
"bate" synonyms:
- ebb,
- lessen,
- wane,
- abate,
- moderate,
- slacken,
- lapse,
- ease,
- check,
- curb,
- restrain,
- let-up,
- fall-off,
- slack-off,
- dwindle,
- decline,
- diminish,
- fade,
- decrease
"bate" antonyms:
- aid,
- assist,
- enlarge,
- extend,
- free,
- help,
- increase,
- liberate,
- raise,
- rise,
- abet,
- facilitate,
- support,
- back,
- promote,
- boost,
- ease,
- forward,
- encourage