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单词 de-escalation
释义

de-escalate

verb

de-es·​ca·​late (ˌ)dē-ˈe-skə-ˌlāt How to pronounce de-escalate (audio)
 nonstandard  -ˈe-skyə-
de-escalated; de-escalating; de-escalates

transitive verb

: limit sense 2b
de-escalate production
tried to de-escalate the tension

intransitive verb

: to decrease in extent, volume, or scope
violence began to de-escalate
de-escalation
(ˌ)dē-ˌe-skə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce de-escalate (audio)
 nonstandard  -ˌe-skyə-
noun
de-escalatory
(ˌ)dē-ˈe-skə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce de-escalate (audio)
 nonstandard  -ˈe-skyə-
adjective

Synonyms

  • abate
  • decrease
  • dent
  • deplete
  • diminish
  • downscale
  • downsize
  • drop
  • dwindle
  • ease
  • knock down
  • lessen
  • lower
  • reduce
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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

de-escalation

noun

as in reduction

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • reduction
  • decrease
  • deflation
  • abatement
  • downtrend
  • shrinkage
  • falloff
  • diminution
  • devolution
  • lowering
  • deterioration
  • slump
  • downturn
  • degradation
  • decrement
  • diminishment
  • declination
  • dip
  • eclipse
  • dark age
  • ebb
  • disintegration
  • decline
  • downgrade
  • sag
  • loss
  • downslide
  • degeneration
  • sunset
  • decadence
  • degeneracy
  • drop-off
  • dégringolade
  • declension
  • decomposition
  • slip
  • drop
  • breakup
  • decay
  • dissolution
  • nadir
  • downfall
  • spoiling
  • fall
  • debasement
  • destruction
  • crumbling
  • depreciation
  • descent
  • abasement
  • lessening
  • rotting
  • demolition
  • decimation
  • ruination
  • demolishment
  • desolation
  • havoc
  • ruin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • development
  • growth
  • evolution
  • advancement
  • renewal
  • restoration
  • revitalization
  • flowering
  • increase
  • enhancement
  • flourishing
  • addition
  • increment
  • blossoming
  • gain
  • accrual
  • boost
  • augmentation
  • heightening
  • supplement
  • addendum
  • accretion
  • raise
  • rise
  • upswing
  • ascent
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