Meaning of DETENTE

Pronunciation:			dey'tânt
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
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	See Also:		alleviation, easement, easing, relief
Thesaurus Terms
	Related Terms:		appeasement, balance of power, brinkmanship, calming, coexistence, colonialism, compromise, conciliation, containment, deterrence, diplomacy, diplomatic, diplomatics, dollar diplomacy, dollar imperialism, dulcification, easing of relations, Eisenhower Doctrine, expansionism, foreign affairs, foreign policy, good-neighbor policy, imperialism, internationalism, isolationism, manifest destiny, mediation, militarism, mollification, Monroe Doctrine, nationalism, neocolonialism, neutralism, Nixon Doctrine, nonresistance, open door, open-door policy, pacification, peace offensive, peaceful coexistence, peace-keeping force, peacemaking, peacemongering, placability, placation, preparedness, propitiation, relaxation of tension, shirt-sleeve diplomacy, shuttle diplomacy, soothing, spheres of influence, the big stick, tough policy, tranquilization, Truman Doctrine, United Nations troops, world politics