DEESCALATE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word deescalate. (close relations)
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| alleviate | verbv | |||||
verb • provide physical relief, as from pain • make easier | ||||||
| attenuate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • reduced in strength verb • weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance) • become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude | ||||||
| calm | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • (of weather) free from storm or wind noun • steadiness of mind under stress • wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale adjective satellite • not agitated; without losing self-possession verb • make calm or still • make steady • become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation • cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to | ||||||
| decrease | verbv | |||||
noun • a change downward • a process of becoming smaller or shorter • the amount by which something decreases • the act of decreasing or reducing something verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller | ||||||
| diminish | verbv | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| lessen | verbv | |||||
verb • decrease in size, extent, or range • make become smaller • wear off or die down | ||||||
| lighten | verbv | |||||
verb • make more cheerful • reduce the weight on; make lighter • become more cheerful • make more cheerful through the use of color • become lighter • alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive | ||||||
| mitigate | verbv | |||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • to temper | ||||||
| moderate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||
| pacify | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location) | ||||||
| reduce | verbv | |||||
verb • cut down on; make a reduction in • make less complex • bring to humbler or weaker state or condition • simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another • lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation • be the essential element • reduce in size; reduce physically • lessen and make more modest • make smaller • to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons • narrow or limit • put down by force or intimidation • undergo meiosis • reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site • destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements • be cooked until very little liquid is left • cook until very little liquid is left • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • take off weight | ||||||
| relax | verbv | |||||
verb • become less tense, rest, or take one's ease • make less taut • become loose or looser or less tight • cause to feel relaxed • become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner • make less severe or strict • become less severe or strict • make less active or fast | ||||||
| temper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden outburst of anger • a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger • the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking verb • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling • harden by reheating and cooling in oil • adjust the pitch (of pianos) • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else • change by restraining or moderating | ||||||
