The verb "abate" means stop something or stop doing something, so "desist" is the best answer, as it also means stop doing something. Additionally, "demonize" means vilify or portray in a negative way as a villain or demon; "contend" means argue that something is the case or 'raise a point'; "comprehend" means understand; and "deviate" means stray or go away from the main point or main idea.

The verb "ossify" means harden, to become solid, or "solidify." Additionally, "harangue" means harass or scold someone in an aggressive manner; "garner" means compile, gather, collect; "undulate" means move in a side to side fashion, like a wave; "atrophy" means weaken from lack of use.

When used as a noun, as it more frequently means, a "husband" of course means a male spouse. However, when used as a verb it means to conserve, to save one's resources. Additionally, "allot" means assign, issue to; "accrue" means increase in wealth, grow in value; "inquire" means question, ask; "banter" means tease in a friendly way.

The verb "confiscate" means to seize, to take from (usually in punishment of violating the rules). Additionally, "relinquish" means give up, abandon control of or ownership of; "subvert" means find a way around (the rules), undermine the power of.

The verb "forge" has multiple commonly used meanings, one of which is to falsify, to produce a counterfeit version of for the purposes of subverting authority. Another common meaning of "forge" is to hammer into shape, to build using force. Additionally, "lament" means mourn, express sadness about; "harangue" means lecture in an aggressive or annoying fashion, pester; "subjugate" means bring under control, dominate; "yield" means surrender, give in to.

The verb "induce" means to persuade or to cause, to bring about, to make happen. Additionally, "imitate" means copy; "suspend" means pause.

The verb "list" of course has many simpler definitions, but in this context you are looking for "list" as in (of a ship) to lean to one side, to 'keel over,' to tilt. Additionally, "adhere" means stick to or follow; "expire" means die, run out, become no longer fresh; "loft" means throw high in the air.

The verb "ventilate" means to allow or cause air to circulate around, to "aerate," to 'air out'. Additionally, "elevate" means rise up, lift up, promote; "exculpate" means acquit, free from guilt, prove is innocent; "ameliorate" means soothe, calm, assuage; "enervate" means weaken, cause to be exhausted or in worse condition.

The verb "sequester" means to lock away (particularly oneself), to "isolate" oneself and shut oneself away from the company of others. Additionally, "maim" means injure, wound, disfigure; "pelt" means aggressively and forcefully throw at; "squirm" means wriggle or fidget with discomfort or anxiety; "indict" means formally accuse of guilt.

The verb "imbibe" means to drink (particularly when referring to alcohol).