dies down
Loses its intensity
Dies down means to diminish gradually in intensity, volume, or activity.
A fire dies down as it burns through its fuel.
Noise dies down as a crowd disperses.
Excitement or controversy dies down as interest fades: We'll make an announcement once the media attention dies down.
The phrase suggests a natural subsiding rather than an abrupt end.
Decrease in intensity
- waneDecrease gradually
- ebbGradual retreat seaward
- taperNarrow gradually toward point
- recedeMove back from
dwindle · peter out · dissipate · abate · slacken · let up · ease off · tail off
subside
Decrease in intensity
recede · dwindle · peter out · dissipate · abate · slacken · let up · ease off · tail off · blow over
calm
Free from agitation
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
stillness · ease · soothe · settle · relax · compose · placid · restful · pacify · defuse
hush
Absence of sound
soften · muffle · mute · subdued · whisper · settle · shush · quieten · fall silent · lower
dies downflares up
Suddenly worsens or intensifies
intensifies · escalates · builds up · heats up · picks up
dies downsprings up
Appears suddenly, unexpectedly
breaks out · arises · emerges · starts up · kicks off
dies downpersists
Carries on stubbornly
continues · carries on · keeps going · lingers · endures
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