to moderate or restrain

unable to bate our enthusiasm.

to lessen or diminish; abate

setbacks that bated his hopes.

to diminish or subside; abate. ?

with bated breath

with breath drawn in or held because of anticipation or suspense

We watched with bated breath as the runners approached the finish line.

verb

abate , die , ease , ebb , fall , fall off , lapse , let up , moderate , remit , slacken , slack off , wane