Deescalation (noun)

The act or process of reducing the level of tension, hostility, or violence in a situation.

Origin:

The word deescalation is formed from the verb "deescalate" which means to decrease the level of tension, hostility, or violence in a situation.

Examples:

1. The deescalation of the situation was achieved through diplomatic negotiations.
2. The peace treaty marked the end of the hostilities and the deescalation of the war.
3. The use of force was avoided through successful deescalation tactics employed by the police.
4. Deescalation is an important step in preventing an all-out war.
5. The goal of the peacekeeping mission is to facilitate deescalation and bring an end to the fighting.