ebb

verb

To gradually recede or decline, especially of the tide moving away from land.

"The tide began to ebb from the shore."

noun

The outward movement of the tide, or a period of decline or low activity.

"The boat was stuck during the ebb."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: reflux, ebbing, wane, ebb down, ebb out, ebb away, ebb off

Antonyms: surge, tide