détente

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌdeɪˈtɒnt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/deɪˈtɑnt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(dā tänt′; Fr. dā tänt′)


détente
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Synonyms:
relaxation of hostilities, peaceful coexistence, rapprochement, pause Collocations, peace Collocations, rest Collocations, ceasefire, entente cordiale (French), amity, friendship Collocations, friendliness, harmony Collocations, relaxation, truce Collocations, easement, easing, reconciliation, cordiality, agreement Collocations, armistice, cessation of hostilities, peace treaty


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