Antonyms for deescalation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dee-es-kuh-leyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : diˈɛs kəˌleɪt |
Definition of deescalation
Origin :- also deescalate, 1964, from de- + escalate. Related: De-escalated; de-escalating; de-escalation.
- As in truce : noun peaceful solution
- As in disarmament : noun reduction of weapons
Synonyms for deescalation
- accord
- agreement
- amnesty
- armistice
- arms limitation
- arms reduction
- break
- breather
- cease-fire
- cessation
- conquest
- crippling
- de-escalation
- demilitarization
- demobilization
- detente
- disablement
- disqualification
- freeze
- halt
- intermission
- interval
- letup
- lull
- moratorium
- neutralizing
- occupation
- olive branch
- pacification
- paralyzing
- pause
- peace
- reconciliation
- rendering powerless
- reprieve
- respite
- rest
- stay
- subjugation
- suspension
- temporary peace
- terms
- treaty
- white flag
- wind-down
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