de-escalation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A decrease in scope, extension or severity.

Pronunciation

/diːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/

Word forms

de-escalation de-escalations deescalation

Etymology

From de- + escalation.

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