De-escalate and Develop

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De-escalate verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

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Develop is an antonym for de-escalate in topics: lower, reduce, decrease.

Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.

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De-escalate is an antonym for develop.

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