Definition of "deescalating" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deescalate. (verb)

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• "What Rick said about deescalating the situation is what I think should be pointed out."
• "A calm, step by step approach, taking life a day at a time, may well be the key to deescalating their fears and yours, helping to restore a sense of positive possibilities."
• "The second would be best served by deescalating the conflict, which is a major source of instability in Pakistan."