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