'abator' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'abatre,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'batre' meant 'beat or strike.'

'abatre' transformed into the Middle English word 'abaten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abate' and its derivative 'abator.'

Initially, it meant 'to beat down or destroy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reduce or remove a nuisance.'