subside (v.)

  1. wear off or die down; The pain subsided

    [ Syn: lessen ]

  2. sink to a lower level or form a depression; the valleys subside'

  3. sink down or precipitate; the mud subsides when the waters become calm

    [ Syn: settle ]

  4. descend into or as if into some soft substance or place; He sank into bed; She subsided into the chair

    [ Syn: sink ]

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