Antonyms for deescalate


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dee-es-kuh-leyt
Phonetic Transcription : diˈɛs kəˌleɪt


Definition of deescalate

Origin :
  • also deescalate, 1964, from de- + escalate. Related: De-escalated; de-escalating; de-escalation.
  • As in lessen : verb lower, reduce
  • As in lower : verb reduce, minimize
  • As in subside : verb die down; decrease
  • As in disarm : verb render defenseless

Synonyms for deescalate

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