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de-escalates

The word “de-escalates” has 4 syllables: de-es-ca-lates

It's pronounced as /diˈɛskəˌleɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for de-escalates?

In the thesaurus, “de-escalates” has 67 synonyms and 41 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for de-escalates along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for de-escalates

Antonyms for de-escalates

  • accumulates
  • aggrandizes
  • amplifies
  • appears
  • augments
  • balloons
  • blows up
  • boosts
  • bourgeons
  • builds
  • burgeons
  • complements
  • dilates
  • distends
  • elongates
  • emerges
  • enhances
  • enlarges
  • escalates
  • expands
  • extends
  • grows
  • heightens
  • increases
  • inflates
  • intensifies
  • lengthens
  • mounts
  • mushrooms
  • picks up
  • prolongs
  • protracts
  • raises
  • redoubles
  • rises
  • shows up
  • snowballs
  • soars
  • supplements
  • swells
  • waxes

Meanings of de-escalates

  • verb
    1. To decrease in intensity or magnitude.

Example Sentences

  • A sincere apology often de-escalates a heated argument.
  • The policy aims to ensure that staff de-escalates conflicts quickly.
  • Careful wording usually de-escalates tension in sensitive discussions.
  • His humor naturally de-escalates awkward or tense situations.
  • A measured response de-escalates public fear during a crisis.

On this page you'll find 108 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to de-escalates, such as: abates, abbreviates, abridges, accumulates, aggrandizes, alleviates, amplifies.

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