escalation
nounAn increase in intensity, scale, or seriousness.
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nounAn inappropriately light or disrespectful attitude toward a serious matter.
gravity
nounSeriousness or importance of a situation.
irreverence
nounA lack of the respect or seriousness conventionally shown to someone or something.
levity
nounLightness of manner, especially when greater seriousness is expected.
mitigate
verbTo reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
Make less severe
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sobriety
nounFreedom from intoxication; also seriousness or restraint.
Freedom from intoxication
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