1. to reduce the intensity or severity of a conflict, situation, or crisis

Examples

• The mediator helped deescalate the heated argument between the neighbors.
• Police officers are trained to deescalate tense situations without using force.
• The company decided to deescalate the trade dispute through diplomatic negotiations.
• Parents should learn techniques to deescalate conflicts with their teenagers.
• The counselor worked to deescalate the crisis before it became more serious.
• Military leaders met to deescalate tensions along the border.