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The act by which something subsides
The act or state of waning in level, intensity or severity
An act of dropping or falling downwards
In a period of decrease or decline
Present participle for to become less intense or severe
“She gets her children together and out of the house, and only when they reach their car does the noise subside.”
Present participle for to ebb, recede or flow back
“Needless to say, no repairs can be carried out until the floods subside.”
Present participle for to fall or collapse inward or to the bottom
“The problem of tunnel collapse will cause the land above the tunnel to subside, especially when the excavation is carried out at shallow depth and in weak and soft soils.”
Present participle for to sink or slump into a sitting or lying position
“She gave him a threatening glare that caused him to subside into his seat sulkily.”
Present participle for to break up into small pieces as the result of impact
Present participle for to bend and give way under pressure or strain
Present participle for to cover completely with water
Becoming smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree
Falling apart or broken down
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