Subside

usgb/səbˈsaɪd/
verb

To become less intense, severe, or strong.

The pain will subside in a couple of hours.
Visual representation of "subside" - To become less intense, severe, or strong.

Often appears as...

  • pain subside
  • anger subside
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Emotional Relief

Often implies relief from something intense, like emotions or situations.

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As the verdict was read, her anxiety subsided.
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Temporary Effect

Suggests a brief reduction before returning to normal, not a complete end.

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The storm will subside by noon, but we'll still see some rain.
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Not Immediate

The process of subsiding isn't sudden; it occurs gradually over time.

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Wait for the crowd's excitement to subside before starting the speech.
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