Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: bated

[bate.v.01] as in: moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

[bate.v.02] as in: flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

[bate.v.03] as in: soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

[bat.v.01] as in: strike with, or as if with a baseball bat

Examples:
bat the ball

[bat.v.02] as in: wink briefly

[bat.v.03] as in: have a turn at bat

[bat.v.04] as in: use a bat

[cream.v.02] as in: beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

[bated.s.01] as in: diminished or moderated