de-escalated
Reduced the tension
De-escalated is the past tense of de-escalate, meaning to reduce the intensity or severity of a conflict or crisis.
Police may de-escalate a confrontation by speaking calmly.
Diplomats work to de-escalate tensions between nations.
The situation de-escalated after both sides agreed to talk.
Made harmless
- mediatedFacilitated dispute resolution
- negotiatedReached terms through discussion
- reconciledRestored to harmony
- arbitratedSettled by third party
moderated · intervened · brokered · peacemaking · diplomacy · dialogue · talks · ceasefire
Made harmless
- unwoundReleased from coils
- decompressedRestored to original volume
- relaxedFree of stress
- easedMade less severe
cooled off · calmed down · settled down · backed off · stood down · disengaged · withdrew · retreated
Calmed or comforted
- pacifiedMade tranquil again
- placatedMade calm through concession
- appeasedSatisfied by yielding
- mollifiedSoothed someone's anger
quieted · settled · subdued · diffused · tempered · moderated · eased · relaxed
Moved downward or reduced
- decreasedBecame smaller in amount
- diminishedMade or became smaller
- lessenedMade or became smaller
- abatedBecame less intense
mitigated · attenuated · scaled back · toned down · dialed back · stepped down · wound down · tapered
defused
Made harmless
- mediatedFacilitated dispute resolution
- negotiatedReached terms through discussion
- reconciledRestored to harmony
arbitrated · moderated · intervened · brokered · peacemaking · diplomacy · dialogue · talks · ceasefire · truce
defused
Made harmless
- unwoundReleased from coils
- decompressedRestored to original volume
- relaxedFree of stress
eased · cooled off · calmed down · settled down · backed off · stood down · disengaged · withdrew · retreated · pulled back
soothed
Calmed or comforted
mollified · quieted · settled · subdued · diffused · tempered · moderated · eased · relaxed · composed
lowered
Moved downward or reduced
- decreasedBecame smaller in amount
- diminishedMade or became smaller
- lessenedMade or became smaller
abated · mitigated · attenuated · scaled back · toned down · dialed back · stepped down · wound down · tapered · moderated
de-escalatedescalated
Increased in severity
intensified · heightened · amplified · increased · magnified
de-escalatedinflamed
Provoked or medically irritated
escalated · intensified · provoked · aggravated · exacerbated