Here is the list of words that start with A and their synonyms Abandon (v): leave, leave behind, desert Abase (v): belittle, cast down, debase Abashed (adj): ashamed, embarrassed Abate (v): decline, decrease, reduce Abbey (n): cloister, friary, monastery Abbreviate (v): cut, shorten, summarize Abdomen (n): belly, guts, stomach Abduct (v): kidnap, run away with, seduce Abet (v): aid, assist, help Abhor (v): abominate, detest, hate Abide (v): accept, bear, tolerate Abide by (v): acknowledge, follow, obey Ability (n): capability, capacity, skill Able (adj): adequate, capable, competent Abnormal (adj): anomalous, odd, paranormal Abolish (v): cancel, destroy, eliminate Abominate (v): abhor, condemn, detest