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What does de-escalate mean?

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  1. Alternative spelling of deescalate
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On the other hand, it is arguably in the national interest to de-escalate tensions.
Our military learned how to deploy quickly to hot spots, de-escalate a situation, build order from chaos, work with NGOs, and do the muscle work of diplomacy.
Please note that recipients are assessed regularly and a decision is made to de-escalate or escalate their intervention levels if required.
It would be a perfect way for the present Administration to de-escalate the violence and eventually move the region towards peace.
The aim is to de-escalate conflict and show we can be peacekeepers, but there comes a time if people are throwing bricks at you then you must put the helmets back on.
The decision underscores the Government of India's willingness to de-escalate the conflict and play a stabilising role in South Asia.

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