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subside

verb

/səbˈsaɪd/

Meaning

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.

diminish, decrease, abate, recede, lessen

rise, intensify, increase

subside gradually, pain subsides, waters subside, anger subsides

To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.

to position strategically; to use effectively

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

to put money, time, or energy into something to make a profit or achieve a result

to repeat or copy the words of someone

to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way