bated

(verb) moderate or restrain; lessen the force of. Synonyms: bate. Examples: "He bated his breath when talking about this affair." "Capable of bating his enthusiasm."

(verb) flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons. Synonyms: bate.

(verb) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments. Synonyms: bate. Example: "Bate hides and skins."

(adj) diminished or moderated. Examples: "Our bated enthusiasm." "His bated hopes."