CEFR B2

de-escalate

verb

Meaning

To reduce the intensity, seriousness, or extent of something, especially a conflict or dispute.

Examples

The negotiators worked to de-escalate the conflict between the two countries.
It's important to de-escalate the argument before it gets out of hand.

Synonyms: calm, ease, reduce, defuse, mitigate

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de-escalate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /diːˈɛskəleɪt/

Definition

To reduce the intensity, seriousness, or extent of something, especially a conflict or dispute.

Examples

The negotiators worked to de-escalate the conflict between the two countries.
It's important to de-escalate the argument before it gets out of hand.
The manager's calm approach helped to de-escalate the angry customer's frustration.

How to Use de-escalate

de-escalate into (prepositional phrase): To reduce the intensity of a situation, preventing it from becoming worse. — "We need to de-escalate the argument before it escalates into a fight."
de-escalate from (prepositional phrase): To reduce the level or intensity of something, moving away from a more serious state. — "The military agreed to de-escalate from the border region."

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