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subside
1. become less intense, violent, or severe
“I'll wait a few minutes until the storm subsides”
verb
/səbˈsaɪd/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The tensions between the two groups started to subside as they opened up to _____."
Select three words related to subside
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- attenuate
- moderate
- aggravate
- intensify
- diminish
- heighten
Choose the phrase that uses subside correctly
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Find a word related to subside
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