de-escalate

• Verb, das die Verringerung der Intensität, Schärfe oder Spannung eines Konflikts, einer Situation oder einer Emotion bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing the intensity, severity, or tension of a conflict, situation, or emotion.

1. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To diminish in size, scope, or intensity; to make a situation less tense or dangerous.

   Intensität verringern

   • The negotiators worked to de-escalate the conflict between the two parties.
   • The police used calm communication to de-escalate the tense situation.
   • The government took steps to de-escalate the trade dispute.

   Synonymeabatealleviateassuagecool downdiminisheaselessenmitigatemoderatepacifyquellreducerelaxtemper

   Antonymeaggravateescalateincreaseintensify

2. Reduce level or scopeB2formal

   To reduce the level, intensity, size, or scope of something, such as a conflict, crisis, or military operation.

   Entschärfen

   • The general ordered the troops to de-escalate their presence in the region.
   • The company decided to de-escalate its expansion plans due to economic uncertainty.
   • The mediator helped de-escalate the argument by finding common ground.

   Synonymecool downdecreasedefusediminisheaselessenlowermitigatereducetone down

   Antonymeamplifyescalateexpandincreaseintensify