deescalation
gb/dˈiskəlˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈiskəlˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
feszültségcsökkentés, deeszkaláció, enyhítés
NOUN
C1
1
Usage pattern:
deescalation of [a conflict/crisis/situation]; [conflict/crisis] deescalation
Mediators urged both sides to choose de-escalation rather than another round of attacks.
A közvetítők arra sürgették mindkét felet, hogy az újabb támadások helyett a feszültség csökkentését válasszák.
The officer's calm tone helped with the deescalation of the confrontation.
A rendőr nyugodt hangneme segített lecsillapítani az összetűzést.
After the protests, community leaders called for de-escalation and dialogue.
Learner examples
Deescalation can stop an argument from becoming a fight.
A helyzet lecsillapítása megakadályozhatja, hogy egy vita verekedéssé fajuljon.
The teacher used de-escalation to calm the angry student.
A tanár feszültségcsökkentő módszereket használt, hogy megnyugtassa a dühös diákot.
Common mistake:
The hyphenated spelling de-escalation is more common, though deescalation is also used.
Meaning
Reducing conflict or tension
Collocations
de-escalation efforts
|de-escalation of tensions
|de-escalation techniques
|de-escalation training
|verbal de-escalation
|crisis de-escalation
|police de-escalation
|a strategy of de-escalation
|call for de-escalation
|promote de-escalation
Synonyms
calming (Simpler and more general; often used for people or emotions.)
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defusion (Emphasizes preventing a tense situation from becoming explosive.)
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conflict resolution (Broader; can include fully solving the underlying dispute, not just reducing intensity.)
Antonyms
escalation (An increase in intensity, hostility, or violence.)
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intensification (A general increase in strength or seriousness.)
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provocation (An action that makes conflict more likely or more intense.)
Themes
conflict
|safety
|communication
|politics
|law_enforcement
Definition
The act of making a tense or dangerous situation calmer and less likely to become violent.
The process of making a conflict, argument, crisis, or dangerous situation less intense, hostile, or violent.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
enyhítés
B2
deeszkaláció
C1
Usage pattern:
deescalation of [measures/treatment/activity]; deescalation in [level/intensity]
Doctors considered treatment deescalation after the patient responded well.
Miután a beteg jól reagált, az orvosok a kezelés deeszkalációját fontolgatták.
The company announced a gradual de-escalation of emergency security measures.
A vállalat bejelentette a rendkívüli biztonsági intézkedések fokozatos enyhítését.
Investors welcomed the de-escalation of trade restrictions.
Learner examples
The rules became less strict after deescalation.
Az enyhítés után a szabályok kevésbé szigorúak lettek.
The hospital planned a slow deescalation of the treatment.
A kórház a kezelés fokozatos csökkentését tervezte.
Common mistake:
Do not use it for every small decrease; it usually suggests stepping down from a higher or more intense level.
Meaning
Reducing a level or intensity
Collocations
treatment de-escalation
|dose de-escalation
|antibiotic de-escalation
|de-escalation of measures
|policy de-escalation
|sanctions de-escalation
|gradual de-escalation
|planned de-escalation
|de-escalation protocol
Synonyms
reduction (More general and neutral; does not imply a step down from escalation.)
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scaling back (Common in business and policy; often less formal.)
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relaxation (Often used for rules, restrictions, or controls becoming less strict.)
Antonyms
escalation (An increase in level, scale, or intensity.)
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intensification (A stronger or more forceful increase.)
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tightening (An increase in strictness, especially of rules or controls.)
Themes
business
|healthcare
|policy
|management
Definition
The act of making something less strong, strict, serious, or extensive.
The reduction of the level, amount, strictness, or intensity of a policy, activity, treatment, or other measure.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deescalation
IPA
GB/dˈiskəlˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈiskəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
dees - cal - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (dees)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: deescalation
- Plural: deescalations
Expressions
crisis de-escalation
1/kɹˈaɪsəs də ˌɛskəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Calming an acute crisis
Helping a crisis become calmer and safer right away.
Examples
- The clinic created a crisis de-escalation team for mental health emergencies.
- Crisis de-escalation begins with making sure everyone has enough space and feels heard.
- The dispatcher gave officers information that helped with crisis de-escalation at the scene.
Learner examples
- Crisis de-escalation made the situation safer.
- The team helps with crisis de-escalation.
de-escalation policy
1/dˈi ˌɛskəlˈeɪʃən pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
Official conflict-reduction rule
A rule that tells people to try calming a situation before taking stronger action.
Examples
- The department adopted a new de-escalation policy for encounters with people in crisis.
- Under the company's de-escalation policy, staff should call a supervisor before removing a customer.
- Critics said the de-escalation policy was useful only if officers received proper training.
Learner examples
- The store has a de-escalation policy for angry customers.
- The policy says staff should try to calm the situation first.
de-escalation techniques
1/dˈi ˌɛskəlˈeɪʃən tɛknˈiks/
fixed phrase
Methods for calming conflict
Ways to calm someone or make a tense situation safer.
Examples
- Staff are taught de-escalation techniques for dealing with aggressive customers.
- Good de-escalation techniques include listening, speaking calmly, and giving people space.
- The hospital updated its de-escalation techniques after several safety incidents.
Learner examples
- The guard used de-escalation techniques to calm the man.
- Teachers learn de-escalation techniques for difficult moments in class.
de-escalation training
1/də ˌɛskəlˈeɪʃən tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Training to reduce tension
Training that teaches people how to calm difficult or dangerous situations.
Examples
- All security staff must complete de-escalation training before working at the venue.
- The school introduced de-escalation training to help teachers handle angry parents.
- Police departments have increased de-escalation training in response to public pressure.
Learner examples
- The workers took de-escalation training.
- De-escalation training helped them stay calm during conflicts.
verbal de-escalation
1/vˈɚbəl də ˌɛskəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Calming through speech
Calming a person or situation by talking in a careful, respectful way.
Examples
- The nurse used verbal de-escalation when the patient became frightened and angry.
- Verbal de-escalation can be safer than immediately using physical force.
- The training focuses on verbal de-escalation, body language, and keeping a safe distance.
Learner examples
- She used verbal de-escalation to calm the customer.
- Verbal de-escalation means using words to lower tension.