Synonyms for de-escalate
diˈɛs kəˌleɪtde-es·ca·late

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1. de-escalateverb

   diminish in size, scope, or intensity

   "The war of words between them de-escalated with time"

   Synonyms:
   weaken, step down

   Antonyms:
   step up, escalate, intensify

2. de-escalate, weaken, step downverb

   reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

   "de-escalate a crisis"

   Synonyms:
   subvert, step down, counteract, soften, resign, countermine, quit, leave office, dampen, break, sabotage, damp, weaken, undermine

   Antonyms:
   escalate, step up, intensify

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1. • Decrease

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1. ameliorate

   to make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

   "the reform did much to ameliorate living standards"

   Submitted by anonymous on July 5, 2020  

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1. List of paraphrases for "de-escalate":

   defuse

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. de-escalate

   Synonyms:
   'Pull the plug', see there
   

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1. Superintendent David Brown:

   People in general have very high anxiety as The Chicago Police Department relates to the upcoming election and we understand that, and we are focused on ensuring our officers will work to de-escalate to calm tensions so that everyone is comfortable exercising their right to vote, were also there to prevent lawlessness. There were be a zero tolerance( of) criminality during this time, and any time for that matter. He said intelligence suggests a peaceful weekend, butthat swift action will be taken against looters and anyone engaged in criminal behavior. Election officials are confident about the staffing in polling locations, said Marisel Hernandez, chairwoman of theChicago Board of Elections. More than 650,000 people in Chicago had voted as of Friday, Marisel Hernandez said. In addition, there was much support from voters ages 18 to 24 who have volunteered to serve as election judges, Marisel Hernandez said. Not only do we have the judges of election assigned, but we have backup judges of election, Marisel Hernandez said Friday at the news conference. Voters are required to wear masks, officials said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP TheOffice of Emergency Management and Communications has conducted several training sessions to deal with coronavirus outbreaks, and protests related to the election, officials said.

2. Natali Tene:

   It all happened so fast and it was happening the whole time, in different parts, i kind of froze up to be honest. Put on a smile to de-escalate the situation. Kind of nervous, shocked, alarmed.

3. Lance LoRusso:

   He was attempting to de-escalate a situation involving an uncooperative passenger. In context, his comments were clearly aimed at attempting to gain compliance by using the passenger's own statements and reasoning to avoid making an arrest.

4. Steven Butler:

   This action will not stop the ongoing tit-for-tat between China and the United States, and may escalate it. China should stop trying to control and intimidate foreign news bureaus and allow them to hire Chinese staff freely and directly.

5. President Biden:

   With a chief pandemic prosecutor now in place, the Department of Justice will escalate our efforts to crack down on bad actors — and take all efforts to seize relief money stolen from American families, businesses and schools during the last administration and deliver it back to the American people.