Die back, abate (6)
I believe the answer is:
recede
(Other definitions for recede that I've seen before include "Withdraw" , "Decline" , "Decree (anag) - ebb" , "Become more distant" , "Go back, ebb" .)
I believe the answer is:
recede
(Other definitions for recede that I've seen before include "Withdraw" , "Decline" , "Decree (anag) - ebb" , "Become more distant" , "Go back, ebb" .)