subside
//səbˈsaɪd//
Verb
subsideInfinitive
subsidePresent tense
subsidedPast tense
subsidedPast participle
subsidingPresent participle
subsidesThird-person singular
1
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to diminish or abate.
The storm finally subsided after several hours.
2
To sink or fall to a lower level, especially of water or land.
After the flood, the water level gradually subsided.
3
To settle down or become quiet after a period of activity or agitation.
The excited crowd finally subsided after the announcement.