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deescalate
This term is primarily used in political, military, and diplomatic registers to describe the deliberate reduction of tension. It carries a strategic connotation, implying a conscious effort to avoid a catastrophic outcome or a full-scale conflict. While it can be used in interpersonal contexts, such as calming a heated argument, it remains more formal than words like soothe or calm down.
In professional or clinical settings, it refers to the specific technique of using communication to reduce the aggression of a distressed individual. This usage emphasizes a methodical approach to safety and stability rather than a simple emotional shift.
Meanings
Examples
The manager tried to deescalate the argument between the two employees.
We need to deescalate the situation before it turns into a physical fight.
I should try to deescalate this conversation before I say something I regret.
Both nations agreed to deescalate their military presence along the border.
The tension finally began to deescalate after the peace treaty was signed.
Please try to deescalate the conflict by listening to their concerns.
The police officer used a calm voice to deescalate the crisis.
If we can just get them to talk, the hostility might deescalate on its own.