Deescalate (verb)

To reduce the level of tension, hostility, or violence in a situation.

Origin:

The word deescalate is a combination of the prefix "de-" which means to undo or reverse, and the word "escalate" which means to increase or intensify. together the word means to decrease or reduce the intensity or severity of a situation.

Examples:

1. The government is trying to deescalate the situation by negotiating with the leaders of the rebel group.
2. In order to deescalate the conflict, both sides need to come to the table and have a peaceful dialogue.
3. The police used non-violent tactics to deescalate the situation and avoid any further escalation of violence.
4. It is important for both parties to deescalate their language and actions in order to avoid a full-blown war.
5. The goal is to deescalate the situation and avoid a military intervention.