(səb·sīd′)v.i.·sid·ed, ·sid·ing 1. To sink to a lower level. 2. To become less violent or agitated; become calm or quiet; abate. 3. To sink to the bottom, as sediment; settle. See synonyms under ABATE, FALL.[<L subsidere <sub- under + sidere settle <sedere sit]
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