English dictionary
bated
/'b/eI/t/I/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Reduced; lowered; restrained; as, to speak with <i>bated</i> breath.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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diminished or moderated
ExamplesOur bated enthusiasm.
His bated hopes.
Source: WordNet 3.0