De-escalate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Diminish in size, scope, or intensity; "The war of words between them de-escalated with time".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Diminish
• Fall
• Lessen

Related Words

• De-escalation (noun)

Meaning ²

Reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of; "de-escalate a crisis".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Weaken
• Step Down

Antonyms

• Escalate

Hypernyms

• Lessen
• Minify

Related Words

• De-escalation (noun)