Definition
To become less virulent or strong; to subside.
In Context
- "We'll be able to sail safely across the bay once the storm dies down."
- "By the morning the fire had died down."
- ""I think you should consider your responsibility," said one critic. "How many patients went off the medications due to that publication, without consulting their doctor?" When the applause after this question died down, Deacon defended the right of scientists to question popular medications: […]"
See Also
- die back
- die off
- die out