subside - WordReference. com Dictionary of English to sink to a low or lower level to become quiet, less active, or less violent; abate: The laughter subsided precipitate: to cause coffee grounds to subside sub•sid•ence (səb sīd′ ns, sub′ si dns), n sub•sid′er, n 1 decline, descend, settle 2 diminish, lessen, wane, ebb 1 rise 2 increase
Subside Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The pain swelling will subside in a couple of hours After his anger had subsided, he was able to look at things rationally We'll have to wait until the wind storm rain subsides