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de-es·ca·late
 de-escalate
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- pronunciation:
- di
es
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leIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
de-escalates, de-escalating, de-escalated |
| definition: |
to lessen in intensity, size, or scope.
Both sides de-escalated their war preparations.- antonyms:
- escalate
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| related words: |
decrease, slack |
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| derivation: |
de-escalation (n.) |
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