What is another word for subside?

Pronunciation: [səbsˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "subside" that refer to the process of something gradually calming down or decreasing in intensity. "Abate" is one, and it refers to something becoming less intense or decreasing in amount. "Ebb" refers to something gradually declining or fading away, such as the tide receding. "Diminish" means to make or become less, so it can be used to describe the process of something slowly fading away or becoming less prominent. "Recede" refers to something moving back or withdrawing, as in how floodwaters may recede after a storm. "Soothe" can also be a synonym for "subside," as it implies a calming or easing of tension or discomfort.

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What are the opposite words for subside?

Subside means to become less intense or to settle down. Its antonyms are words that express the opposite, like escalate, intensify, agitate, rise, increase, or grow. If someone gets annoyed or angry, their emotions may escalate, and they may become more passionate. In contrast, if someone calms down or becomes less angry, their emotions may subside or diminish. A storm can also subside after reaching its peak, signaling the end of the intense weather conditions. Alternatively, a storm can develop and escalate into a hurricane, becoming more destructive in the process. Antonyms of subside are useful when one wants to express the idea of something growing, intensifying, or increasing.

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Usage examples for Subside

As they lay in their beds at night, if they wakened and found that the rain had ceased, the people of the town hoped that the end had come at last, and that the waters would soon subside, but before they had framed their congratulations, the gentle patter of the rain was heard on their roofs once more, which continued through the long night, ceasing only occasionally, that the cries of distress and the alarms from the bottom might be heard, whereupon the rain commenced again with joyful vigor, sure that its fury was not without result.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe
The observers could not understand, so great was the awful flood, how the waters could ever subside, for surely all the lower country must have been flooded days before, and even those who lived in the hills were filled with grave apprehensions.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe
After lunch, which was a meal solid almost to the limits of bad art, he would subside on the tempting armchair again and Helena be asked to bring him the weekly reviews.
"Helena Brett's Career"
Desmond Coke

Famous quotes with Subside

  • Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.
    Lance Armstrong
  • I think that most writers who wait until they're inspired to write are just waiting for the fear to subside.
    Barry Mann
  • Grace is simply, a free and unmerited favour from God. Permit me to tell you that, grace is synonymous with destiny. In the sense that, it's also a God-given gift and which is meant to be realized and utilized within a given period of time just like destiny otherwise, it will surely elapse/decline/subside or even lost outrightly. Oh! Yes, God's grace is just for a while and never forever. So, you've got to acknowledge/appreciate/utilize/maximize it (God's grace) to the fullest. Unless you want it to be withdrawn/taken away from you sooner than you even expect it. And mind you, if/when God's grace is taken away/withdrawn from you. Believe me or don't, you're as good as done for, until it's restored back to you. Because, living without God's grace is like trying to live/survive without God himself. And I guess, you know what that entails don't you?
    Emeasoba George
  • All that life unfolds/offers is transient. i.e. it lasts only for a short time. So, if/when life is soft/good to you, do glorify/appreciate God the giver and then, enjoy/celebrate/share it positively/cheerfully. But, if/when life is tough/bad to you never worry. For, your tough/bad time will sooner or later subside/vanish.
    Emeasoba George
  • I do aspire to inspire the world/posterity ahead. Because, my lifetime will surely/eventually expire someday. And you too should aspire to inspire the world. For, whether you like it or not your lifetime on earth will surely/eventually subside or expire someday. Oh! Yes, every living thing/human was born to live just for a while. Then, die someday/eventually and never to live forever.
    Emeasoba George

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