What does "détente" mean?

A relaxing of tension, especially between countries.

What is a synonym for "détente"?

Common synonyms include: ease, easing, relaxation, thaw.

/deɪˈtɑnt/ noun

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Noun

1
A relaxing of tension, especially between countries. countable, uncountable
"Analogous structural and political constraints stood in the way of a lasting détente between Germany and Britain."

"Analogous structural and political constraints stood in the way of a lasting détente between Germany and Britain."

Unadapted borrowing from French détente (“relaxing”).