About The Word Escalation

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Escalation

Escalation Meaning & Definition
Escalation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Escalation?

[n] an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; "higher wages caused an escalation of prices"; "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Escalation:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Escalation: apotheosis | ascent | assumption | beatification | canonization | deification | elevation | enshrinement | erection | exaltation | height | lifting | raising | rearing | sursum corda | upbuoying | upcast | upheaval | uplift | uplifting | upping | uprearing | upthrow | upthrust

See Also | increase | step-up

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