escalates Synonyms

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to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope, expand sense 2, to increase in extent, volume, or scope

The heated debate between the two politicians quickly escalated into a shouting match.
The situation in the Middle East escalated to a dangerous level, threatening to ignite a regional conflict.
The minor disagreement among friends escalated into a full-blown argument, leaving behind hurt feelings.
The government's response to the economic crisis was deemed inadequate, which escalated public outrage.
The fire in the apartment building escalated rapidly, forcing residents to flee for their lives.
The tension between the rival gangs escalated after a bloody shootout, raising fears of further violence.
The dispute over the disputed territory escalated into a full-scale border war.
The excessive use of force by police during the protest escalated the situation into a riot.
The patient's condition escalated from stable to critical, alarming doctors and family alike.
The exchange of hostile rhetoric between the two countries escalated the diplomatic crisis to the brink of war.

to increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope, expand sense 2, to increase in extent, volume, or scope

accelerates, rises, expands,increases, swells, intensifies, snowballs, mushrooms, enlarges, spreads

recedes, lessens, wanes, diminishes,decreases, dwindles,contracts,

The heated debate between the two politicians quickly escalated into a shouting match.

The situation in the Middle East escalated to a dangerous level, threatening to ignite a regional conflict.

The minor disagreement among friends escalated into a full-blown argument, leaving behind hurt feelings.

The government's response to the economic crisis was deemed inadequate, which escalated public outrage.