Both Uses of
subside
in
Catch-22
- The hubbub began to subside slowly as Major — de Coverley paused in the doorway with a frown of puzzled disapproval, as though viewing something bizarre.†
Chpt 11
- In time the gale began to subside, and the danger passed.†
Chpt 13 *
Definition:
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(subside as in: her anger subsided) become less intense, less severe, or less active -- perhaps going away entirely