de-escalate

Definitions of de-escalate

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v diminish in size, scope, or intensity

“The war of words between them de-escalated with time”

Type of:: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
decrease in size, extent, or range

v reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

“de-escalate a crisis”

Synonyms:: step down, weaken

Antonyms:: escalate, intensify, step up
increase in extent or intensity

Type of:: decrease, lessen, minify
make smaller