What is a verb and also a phrasal verb to describe to gradually feel less of an emotion (anger) over a period of time to the point of almost non-existent?
For example: John was ridiculed by Dave during class, making him want to punch Dave out, but at the time it was inconvenient to do so. By the time class is over his anger has already ___ and he no longer wanted to give him a beating.
Best Answer
dissipate: "(with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear"