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cooling off

noun as in détente

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“Historically, the Senate has been known as the cooling-off place,” said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood.

My usual response to intense frustration is to take a cooling-off walk around the block—which I am about to do right now.

He could invoke a cooling-off period or ask a person to sleep on it or something of that kind.

Therefore, the cooling-off process was, in this case, a bit more rapid than usual.

The heating-up and cooling-off period of time are therefore not included.

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On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to cooling off, such as: amity, equal power, harmony, relaxation, relief, and tranquility.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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