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bated

ba·ted

UK/ˈbeɪtɪd/ US/ˈbeɪtɪd/ uncommon

adjective

1.

held back

  • “we watched the daring feats of the acrobats with bated breath”
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2.

diminished or moderated

  • “our bated enthusiasm”
  • “his bated hopes”
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