subsided
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //səbˈsaɪdɪd// UK //səbsˈaɪdɪd// sub·sid·ed
v. to become less strong or quiet down. You use this when a storm, a flood, or a strong feeling like pain starts to go away.
v. to sink to a lower or normal level; to become less intense, active, or severe. Intransitive — does not take a direct object.
The heavy rain finally subsided after three hours.
Once the floodwaters subsided, the local residents returned to their homes to assess the damage.
The initial wave of public outrage subsided as more nuanced details of the policy were released, allowing for a more measured debate in the following weeks.
Usage
The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object. Often used with subjects like 'storm', 'pain', 'flood', or 'anger'.