de-escalation
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de-escalation
Targeted measures for gradually reducing the intensity of a conflict, dispute, or dangerous situation. The goal is to prevent further escalation and calm the situation down.
Die Anwesenheit von Vermittlern trug zur Deeskalation der angespannten Lage bei.
The presence of mediators contributed to the de-escalation of the tense situation.
The prefix 'De-' often means the opposite or reversal of something. So 'Deeskalation' (de-escalation) is the opposite of 'Eskalation' (escalation), the intensification of a conflict.
Die Diplomaten arbeiten an einer Strategie zur Deeskalation.
The diplomats are working on a strategy for de-escalation.
The related verb is 'deeskalieren' (to de-escalate). The noun 'Deeskalation' (de-escalation) describes the process or goal, while the verb describes the action.
Die Polizei versucht, die Situation zu deeskalieren.
The police are trying to de-escalate the situation.
Common phrases are 'zur Deeskalation beitragen' (to contribute to de-escalation), 'auf Deeskalation setzen' (to focus on de-escalation), or 'Maßnahmen zur Deeskalation ergreifen' (to take measures for de-escalation).
Ruhige Worte können oft zur Deeskalation eines Streits beitragen.
Calm words can often contribute to the de-escalation of an argument.
relaxation / easing
Both words describe a less tense conflict situation. Entspannung refers to the calmer state that results, whereas Deeskalation refers to deliberate steps intended to reduce the intensity of the conflict. Entspannung fits the outcome, while Deeskalation is more appropriate for measures aimed at calming the situation.
Der Rückzug beider Seiten war ein wichtiger Schritt zur Deeskalation.
The withdrawal of both sides was an important step toward de-escalation.
Der Rückzug beider Seiten brachte eine spürbare Entspannung in den Konflikt.
The withdrawal of both sides brought a noticeable easing of the conflict.
