de-escalate
Verb
Meaning
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
diminish in size, scope, or intensity
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de-escalate a crisis
The war of words between them de-escalated with time
Another central issue will be Ukraine, where Moscow and Kyiv have reached some understanding on the need to de-escalate the situation in Donbas and find a long-term solution to the problem.
Crump added that Blake was attempting to de-escalate a fight between two other people when officers arrived at the scene, drew their weapons and tased him.
But they say it's crucial for political leaders on all sides to de-escalate tensions in case there's a long contested election.
“Arriving patrol officers set up a containment plan in an attempt to de-escalate the situation,” police said.