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 Definitions of de-escalate  [ˈɛs kəˌleɪt]  

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Definition of 'de-escalate' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.i.) de-escalate
to decrease in intensity, magnitude, amount, or the like.

Etymology:  (1960–65)

Definition of 'de-escalate' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) de-escalate
diminish in size, scope, or intensity
"The war of words between them de-escalated with time"

2. (verb) de-escalate, weaken, step down
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
"de-escalate a crisis"

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