die down

verb

1. (of some perennial plants) to wither and die above ground, leaving only the root alive during the winter
2. to lose strength or power, esp by degrees
3. to become calm or quiet

Idioms and Phrases

see die away .

Example Sentences

It took the wind out of Gamergater sails and, eventually, the harassment died down.

From Salon

Naturally, interest died down, but the raid was still being reported in national and regional papers throughout the decade.

From BBC

Italy's incendiary political discourse shows no sign of dying down.

From BBC

By Thursday, winds began to die down, helping firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times

On Saturday, the weather was cooperating with some 3,000 fire personnel working the blaze — as the winds died down and relative humidity levels rose.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abate
• curb
• curtail
• cut down
• decline
• depreciate
• deteriorate
• diminish
• drop
• drop off
• dwindle
• ease
• ebb
• fall off
• lessen
• lower
• reduce
• shrink
• sink
• slacken