deescalate

[US]/[diːˈskiːləɪt]/
[UK]/[dɪˈskiːləɪt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To reduce the intensity of a conflict or difficult situation.; To reduce the level of something, such as tension or risk.; To calm down or pacify someone.
n.The act of de-escalating a situation.

Phrases & Collocations

deescalate tensions

deescalate situation

deescalate quickly

deescalate now

tried to deescalate

deescalate the issue

deescalate immediately

deescalate further

deescalate effectively

Example Sentences

we need to deescalate the situation before it gets worse.

the negotiator tried to deescalate tensions between the two groups.

police used calm communication to deescalate the conflict.

it's important to deescalate arguments before they become a shouting match.

the company worked to deescalate the public relations crisis.

he skillfully deescalated the argument with his neighbor.

the goal is to deescalate the conflict and find a peaceful solution.

training helps staff deescalate potentially violent situations.

the mediator aimed to deescalate the dispute between the parties.

we must deescalate the rising anger in the community.

the security team worked to deescalate the crowd outside the venue.

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