SUBSIDE

v. 1 sink (down), drop (down), go down, recede, descend, decline; lower, settle The waters of the swollen river subsided The volcano's centre subsided, leaving a caldera. 2 abate, quiet(en) (down), calm (down), moderate, let up, decrease, diminish, lessen, die (down or off or out), pass (away), wear off His enthusiasm for sky-diving subsided a bit after he broke both legs When the clamour had subsided, the president rose to speak.