Escalation

Pronunciation: /ˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/

Escalation (noun)

  1. A situation that becomes more serious or intense over time.
  2. The process of increasing in degree or extent, often in a systematic way.

Examples

  • The escalation of tensions led to a serious conflict.
  • The escalation of prices affected many consumers.

Common collocations: escalation of conflict, rapid escalation, escalation of costs, significant escalation

Synonyms of Escalation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Escalation

  • — refers to the process of reducing intensity or severity.
  • — indicates a decrease in size, amount, or intensity.