'detente' definitions:
Definition of 'detente'
(from WordNet)
noun
The easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
Definition of 'detente'
From: GCIDE
- detente \detente\ (d[asl]*t[aum]nt"), n. the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations), as by agreement, negotiation, or tacit understandings. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
Synonyms of 'detente'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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,
- peace-keeping force,
- peaceful coexistence,
- 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