de-escalate
Example Sentences
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Public pressure in both countries makes it harder for either side to de-escalate, increasing the risk of a public incident spreading into a broader confrontation.
The EU has called on Pristina and Belgrade to de-escalate the situation.
From Seattle Times
Hours later, the Belarusian state news agency released another statement saying that Mr. Prigozhin had agreed to halt his forces’ advance and take other steps to de-escalate the crisis.
From New York Times
The only way to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West was to enter into tough negotiations, he said.
From Reuters
“It really does help to de-escalate situations that may result in violence,” she said.
From Washington Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
