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subside
(verb)
subside
(verb)
Meaning
to become less intense or severe
Example
"As the storm passed, the winds began to subside, bringing a sense of calm."
Synonyms
diminishdeclineabate
Antonyms
riseincreaseintensify
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Word origin
From Latin 'subsidere', meaning to settle down.
Related word forms
verb: subsided
noun: subsidence
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