: to decrease in extent, volume, or scope violence began to de-escalate.

How do you spell de Esculate?

or de·es·ca·late

verb (used with or without object), de-es·ca·lat·ed, de-es·ca·lat·ing. to decrease in intensity, magnitude, etc.: to de-escalate a war.

Can you de-escalate a person?

Use the strategies below to de-escalate a situation: Listen to what the issue is and the person's concerns. Offer reflective comments to show that you have heard what their concerns are. Wait until the person has released their frustration and explained how they are feeling.