de-escalation
/diːˌeskəˈleɪʃən/
reduction of the intensity of a conflict or violent situation
de-escalation in a sentence
“Police are trained in de-escalation techniques.”
Origin of de-escalation
De- + escalation
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recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings are valid or worthwhile
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an agreement reached by each side making concessions
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