Related Clues:

• Dropped like an anchor
• Gave relief
• Sent to the bottom
• Set, as the sun
• Diminished over time
• Destroyed destroyers
• Fell prey to quicksand
• Put on the brakes
• Fell gradually
• Reduced in intensity
• Let up on
• Drew away from shore
• Slackened off
• Flowed back, as the tide
• Maneuvered gingerly