BATES

v. decrease, diminish, reduce intensity

Bates is a popular surname, originating in Scotland and the North of England, is often used to refer to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine in the United States.
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Verb
1. moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"
(hypernym) control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
2. flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
(hypernym) beat, flap
3. soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"
(hypernym) drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse
(classification) chemistry, chemical science

n. (Latin America) bat, wooden club used in baseball and cricket

v. beat; whisk, whip; whir; hammer, hit or strike with a hammer; flap, move the wings or arms up and down; reconnoitre, scout an enemy's territory in order to gather useful information; defeat; (Andean) rinse out; (Southern Cone) inform against

v. beat, knock; whack, bash; batter, strike