de-escalation

[dee-es-kuh-layshuhn] / ˌdiˌɛs kəˈleɪʃən /

NOUN

disarmament

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demilitarization demobilization

STRONG

conquest disablement disqualification freeze occupation pacification subjugation

WEAK

arms limitation arms reduction crippling neutralizing paralyzing rendering powerless

Antonyms

STRONG

surrender yielding

WEAK

arming buildup

NOUN

truce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement amnesty armistice cease-fire détente lull moratorium pause peace reconciliation reprieve suspension

STRONG

break breather cessation halt intermission interval letup respite rest stay terms treaty

WEAK

olive branch temporary peace white flag wind-down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation disagreement persistence war

STRONG

go start

WEAK

fight

Example Sentences

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“What is being presented as de-escalation may not represent a genuine shift.”

From The Wall Street Journal

However, he added that "developments on the ground do not fully support a de-escalation narrative".

From Barron's

“All eyes will now be on whether these talks materialize and lead to any de-escalation,” De Haan wrote.

From Barron's