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de-es·ca·la·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. de-escalationnoun

    (war) a reduction in intensity (of a crisis or a war)

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  1. de-escalationnoun

    reduction in size or intensity of conflict

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  1. de-escalation

    De-escalation refers to the process of reducing the intensity, magnitude, or severity of a situation, conflict, or disagreement. It involves using various strategies, tactics, or actions to alleviate tension, prevent further hostility or violence, and promote peaceful resolution or understanding.

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  1. De-escalation

    De-escalation refers to behavior that is intended to escape the escalation of commitment bias. Since escalation of commitment often has the tenets of escalation of conflict, it can also refer to approaches in conflict resolution. This often involves techniques such as taking a time-out, and deflecting the conversation to individuals in the group who are less passionately involved. This is a commonly used term in social work practice. It is also used as an anger management tool to remove tension between two participants in a conflictual relationship or intervention.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of de-escalation in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of de-escalation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of de-escalation in a Sentence

  1. Megan Moreno:

    For teens with more serious symptoms, the gold standard treatment is to start both therapy and anti-depressant medication right away, ongoing monitoring of symptoms is critical to determine whether escalation or reduction in treatment is needed.

  2. Amelie Oudea-Castera:

    On the $15,000 fine, you noticed we did not want to put that fine at the maximum, on purpose, we only wanted to be at 15, because we wanted to send a message that we wouldn’t go to a default right away. We wanted to have a progressive escalation should she continue not to commit to her obligations.

  3. Andrey Kortunov:

    The meeting between Putin and Erdogan ... will show how far both sides are willing to compromise. The question is whether the current tactical de-escalation can translate into a deeper strategic partnership.

  4. Gilles Verniers:

    The escalation of their hate speech is reflective of the state of affairs in India, but they are able to get away with it more.

  5. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya:

    We really don't what's happening to him (Pratasevich) right now and we know how cruel [Belarus security service] can be. the escalation of repressions in Belarus, and this situation that's happened with [the] flight is a result of impunity.


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