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Meanings of de-escalate in English

Catalan
desescalar

Reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of.

desescalar
Usage of de-escalate in English
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Teachers should know how to de-escalate classroom situations to avoid physical confrontations.
Radio NZ
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We release Oxytocin, which removes stress and helps us de-escalate our tensions.
Ebony
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I realized that it comes down to the ability to de-escalate the problem.
The Verge
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It is absolutely essential to de-escalate, he told reporters in Copenhagen.
Reuters
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The U.N. Security Council urged both sides to de-escalate the conflict.
Reuters
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Earlier, Gibraltar said it was seeking to de-escalate the situation.
Reuters
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Thanks to the Iran nuclear deal, a sustained diplomatic channel now exists to de-escalate.
The Guardian
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I will make the first move to de-escalate this situation.
Reuters
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Violent situations are more likely to escalate than to de-escalate.
Feminist dot com
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She portrayed the move as a bid to de-escalate tensions and start a dialogue.
News.com.au
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Several other subway riders tried to de-escalate the situation by standing between the women.
Ebony
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Shockingly, not a single person stepped forward to stop the fight and de-escalate the situation.
The South African
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He said it appeared the church wanted to "de-escalate" the situation.
Reuters
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They are trying to de-escalate the situation, she said.
Reuters
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Sensible countries should de-escalate these events or boycott them.
The Guardian
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The G20 are meeting on Friday, where attempts to de-escalate the confrontation are being planned.
The South African
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Catalan
desescalar
De-escalate through the time