Student Thesaurus  One entry found for de-escalate. Entry Word:
de-escalate Function: verb Text: 1 to make smaller in amount,
volume, or extent <the mediator tried to de-escalate the tension
in the room> -- see DECREASE 1 2 to grow less in scope or
intensity especially gradually <the fighting de-escalated as the
peace talks progressed> -- see DECREASE 2