Subside 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 29
səbˈsaɪd/ (verb)
to become smaller and less effective, decrease, undermine, wane, diminish, sink to a lower level, dwindle, reduce, lessen, weaken, die down, abate, recede – collapse, fall down, descend, settle
The critical flood situation stemmed from a series of depressions that have hit Thailand since Oct 7, generating water runoff in 35 provinces.
Meanwhile, the State Railway of Thailand said train services, especially those running through deluges, would have to be cancelled until the flood subsided.
Source: https://www.thestar.com
Antonyms: increase, build up, rise, augment
Noun: subsidence
