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de-escalate
[dee-es-kuh-leyt]
verb (used with or without object)
to decrease in intensity, magnitude, etc..
to de-escalate a war.
de-escalate
/ 徱ːˈɛəˌɪ /
verb
to reduce the level or intensity of (a crisis, etc)
Other 51Թ Forms
- de-escalation noun
- deescalation noun
- de-escalatory adjective
- deescalatory adjective
- -ˌˈپDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of de-escalate1
Example Sentences
"But regional efforts are underway to de-escalate and find off ramps."
He said the situation was fast-moving and there were ongoing discussions with allies, adding: "The constant message is de-escalate."
Some might see the safest way out as continuing to engage in negotiations with the US and aiming to de-escalate from there.
The main questions are how long Israel and Iran remain locked in this conflict, whether other countries in the region are drawn in, and whether the US steps in to de-escalate the situation.
Stability in the Middle East must be the priority and we are engaging partners to de-escalate.
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