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de-escalation

Description:

De-escalation refers to the action or process of reducing or calming a situation that has become tense, threatening, or escalated. It encompasses various strategies and techniques employed to avoid further escalation of conflicts or confrontations.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Police officers received specialized training in de-escalation techniques.
2. The diplomat's ability to promote de-escalation prevented a potential international crisis.

Verb:

1. Counselors at the crisis hotline are trained to de-escalate callers in distress.
2. The negotiators successfully de-escalated the tension between the opposing parties.

Adjective:

1. The de-escalation efforts led to a more peaceful resolution.
2. Applying de-escalation tactics can help diffuse an intense situation.

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