English Explanatory Dictionary

de-escalate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To decrease in intensity or magnitude.

Pronunciation

/diːˈɛskəleɪt/

Word forms

de-escalate de-escalates de-escalating de-escalated deescalate

Etymology

From de- + escalate.

Synonyms

disintensify

Derived words

de-escalation
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