Escalatory
Pronunciation: /ˈɛskəˌɫeɪtɝˈwaɪ/
Escalatory (adj)
- Increasing in strength or seriousness, often step by step, so the situation becomes harder to control.
- Used to describe actions or events that make a dispute or problem grow instead of stopping.
- Relating to a process where each stage raises the level, such as in systems, procedures, or responses.
Escalatory (adjective)
Examples
- The escalatory tone increased tension quickly.
- Her escalatory gestures made the meeting feel more urgent.