Subsiding

/səbˈsaɪdɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To become less active or intense; to diminish or decrease in strength or severity.

After the storm passed, the winds began subsiding and the skies cleared.

To sink or settle down; to become lower or retreat.

The floodwaters are subsiding, allowing residents to return to their homes.

To diminish in degree or intensity, especially of emotions or pain.

As the pain subsided, she felt relieved and able to relax.

To return to a normal state or level after a disturbance.

The excitement of the crowd was subsiding after the thrilling performance.

Derived from the Latin word 'subsidere', meaning 'to sink down or settle'.

subsiding tension

a reduction in stress or anxiety levels.

subsidence of emotions

a decrease in emotional intensity.

law of subsidence

the principle that materials tend to settle under their weight over time.

abate

to reduce in degree or intensity.

diminish

to make or become less.

recede

to move back or away.

settle

to become quiet or calm.

Chill out

You need to chill out, everything is subsiding now.

Take a breather

Let’s take a breather; the situation is subsiding.