escalation Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- proliferation
- augmentation
- accrual
- accretion
- extension
- multiplication
- cumulation
- quadrupling
- increment
- tripling
- increase
- accumulation
- spread
- addition
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- contraction
- diminishment
- contracting
- constriction
- condensation
- shrinking
- diminution
- falloff
- abatement
- lessening
- diminishment
- fall
- compression
- shrinkage
- condensation
- shrinking
- compression
- shrinkage
- contraction
- lowering
- lowering
- fall
- diminishing
- retrenchment
- contracting
- diminution
- diminishing
- constriction
- drop
- drop
- abatement
- falloff
- lessening
- retrenchment
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escalation Meaning
escalation (n)
an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
FAQs About the word escalation
an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
doubling, inflation, rise,expansion, distention, growth, distension, creep, enlargement, amplification
decrease, reduction, reduction, decrease, contraction, diminishment, contracting, constriction, condensation, shrinking
The escalation of tensions between the two nations left the world on the brink of war.
The manager's escalation of the complaint to the corporate office resulted in a swift resolution.
The medication's side effects escalated from mild discomfort to a severe allergic reaction.
The escalating cost of living made it difficult for many families to make ends meet.
