Another word for peter | Synonyms for peter

Another word for peter

verb

To grow or cause to grow gradually less.

Also used with out: abate, decrease, diminish, drain, dwindle, ebb, lessen, let up, rebate, reduce, tail away (or off), taper (off). See increase

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He is not Peter Standish.
Only if St. Peter lets in hookers and hypocrites.
She did get permission to turn a human once, Peter Standish.
Peter had already determined to institute a most searching inquisition in order to get at the bottom of the mystery of the flight.
It was discussed in the 12th century whether this sacrament is indelible like baptism, or whether it can be repeated; and the latter view, that of Peter Lombard, prevailed.

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