Died down (5)
'died down' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for abated that I've seen before include "Subsided or decreased like storm" , "Diminished" , "Lessened" , "Calmed like storm" , "Settled" .)
'died down' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ebbed that I've seen before include "Flowed back or receded" , "Diminished" , "Went out like tide" .)