Answer: bating

AnswerCrossword Clue
BATINGRestraining.
bating(of a hawk) to flutter its wings and attempt to escape in a fit of anger or fear
batingto lessen or diminish; abate
batingBATE, to diminish, also BAYT
batingto diminish or subside; abate
batingto moderate or restrain
batingthe solution used
batingto soak (leather) after liming in an alkaline solution to soften it and remove the lime
batingstate of violent anger or fear
batingwith the exception of; excluding