Definitions
1.verbTo reduce the force of something; to abate.
2.verbTo restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
3.verb(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
4.verbTo leave out, except, bar.
5.verbTo waste away.
6.verbTo deprive of.
7.verbTo lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.
8.verbTo allow by way of abatement or deduction.
9.verbTo contend or strive with blows or arguments.
10.verbOf a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.
11.verbTo soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
12.verbTo masturbate."I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day."
13.adjectiveOf the moon, when it is waning.
14.prepositionApart from; except.