detente

[US]/deɪˈtɔŋt/
[UK]/de'tɑnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the easing of tensions in international relations.
Word Forms
Pluraldetentes

Example Sentences

We can’t possibly believe the myth of “detente”now.

The two countries are trying to achieve detente through diplomatic negotiations.

The detente between the two rival factions brought peace to the region.

The detente in trade relations led to increased economic cooperation between the two countries.

During the detente, both sides agreed to reduce military tensions and avoid conflict.

The detente was short-lived as new disagreements arose between the two parties.

The detente between the management and the labor union improved working conditions for employees.

The detente between the neighbors helped alleviate tensions along the border.

The detente policy was welcomed by the international community as a step towards peace.

The detente between the warring factions allowed for humanitarian aid to reach the affected areas.

The detente between the rival companies led to a successful merger and acquisition deal.

Real-world Examples

Your brother and I had a talk, and we've come to a detente of sorts.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

That was true. But by the late 1970s detente was ending. Fame in the West was no protection.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Kim advocates that a detente in the virtual world similar to the easing of tensions taking place in the peninsula.

Source: VOA Daily Standard November 2018 Collection

People are not tripping over themselves with excitement, however, because the two Koreas have gone through many, many cycles that start with detente and diplomacy.

Source: NPR News July 2021 Compilation

Donald Trump his summit with Kim Jong Un, North Korea's dictator, as a breakthrough, even going so far as to say " we fell in love" during the ongoing detente.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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