Become less intense (5)
'become less intense' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for abate that I've seen before include "Demolish" , "retreat" , "Put an end to" , "Become less strong like storm" , "Go down like storm" .)
'become less intense' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for subside that I've seen before include "Wane" , "Cave in" , "Sink to a lower level" , "Sink, settle" , "Collapse" .)
(Other definitions for ease off that I've seen before include "Slacken gradually" , "Put the brake on" , "Moderate, slacken" , "relent" , "relax" .)