1. a person who reduces or eliminates something harmful or undesirable
Usage: formal
2. a person who unlawfully enters property after the owner’s death but before the heir takes possession
Usage: legal

Examples

• The noise abator worked to reduce sound pollution in the neighborhood.
• Environmental abators help remove hazardous materials from contaminated sites.
• The company hired an abator to eliminate the pest problem.
• Lead paint abators must follow strict safety protocols.
• The legal abator was removed from the property by court order.
• Asbestos abators wear protective equipment during removal procedures.