Definitions

1. verb

to reduce or bring an intense conflict, dispute, or situation to a more manageable or peaceful state

“The police officer’s calm demeanor helped to deescalate the tense standoff.”

2. verb

to reduce or bring the level of intensity, activity, or severity of something, such as a crisis or a problem

“The company’s new strategy was designed to deescalate the financial crisis.”

3. noun

the act of reducing or bringing something to a more manageable or peaceful state

“The team’s deescalation of the conflict was a major success.”