Definition of De-escalate

1. Verb. Diminish in size, scope, or intensity. "The war of words between them de-escalated with time"

Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Fall, Lessen
Derivative terms: De-escalation

2. Verb. Reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of. "De-escalate a crisis"
Exact synonyms: Step Down, Weaken
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Lessen, Minify
Derivative terms: De-escalation, Step-down, Weakener
Antonyms: Escalate

Lexicographical Neighbors of De-escalate

dde
ddl
DDS
DDT
DDT
DE
de-
de-access
de-efferentation
de-emetinised ipecacuanha
de-emphasise
de-emphasize
de-energise
de-energize
de-epicardialization
de-escalate (current term)
de-escalation
de-ice
de-iodinase
de-iodinate
de-iodinating
de-iodination
de-ionate
de-lead
de-Nazification
de-Stalinisation
de-Stalinization
DEA
deaccession
deacetoxycephalosporin C hydroxylase

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