subsiding (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /səbˈsaɪd/

Definition

To become less intense, violent, or severe; to decrease in amount or degree.

Examples

• The storm began to subside after a few hours.

• His anger gradually subsided as he calmed down.

• The pain in her leg started to subside after taking the medication.

How to Use subsiding

subside into (prepositional phrase)

To gradually become less active or intense, eventually reaching a state of rest or inactivity. — "After the argument, they both subsided into silence."

subside after (prepositional phrase)

To decrease in intensity or become less severe following a specific event or period. — "The protests began to subside after the government made concessions."

Synonyms of subsiding

Words with a similar meaning to subsiding:

• lessen
• decrease
• diminish
• abate

Antonyms of subsiding

Words with the opposite meaning to subsiding:

• increase
• intensify
• escalate

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