de-escalation

demilitarization demobilization

conquest disablement disqualification freeze occupation pacification subjugation

arms limitation arms reduction crippling neutralizing paralyzing rendering powerless

surrender yielding

arming buildup

accord agreement amnesty armistice cease-fire détente lull moratorium pause peace reconciliation reprieve suspension

break breather cessation halt intermission interval letup respite rest stay terms treaty

olive branch temporary peace white flag wind-down

continuation disagreement persistence war

go start

fight