English Synonym Finder

ebbed

Definitions

Receded from the shore or edge, as the tide.

Gradually lessened, reduced, or declined in intensity or strength.

Examples

The tide slowly ebbed, revealing the jagged rocks hidden beneath the surface.

As the excitement of the festival ebbed, the crowd began to disperse into the quiet night.

His anger eventually ebbed, leaving him feeling exhausted and regretful.

Synonyms

receded subsided waned abated diminished declined retreated

Antonyms

surged increased grew rose expanded intensified swelled