eskalieren
Translation
to escalate, to intensify
Examples
Der Streit ist plötzlich eskaliert.
The argument suddenly escalated.
Die Situation droht zu eskalieren.
The situation threatens to escalate.
Grammar Patterns
(sein) to escalate The conflict escalated quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich zuspitzen, sich verschärfen; Antonyms: deeskalieren, sich beruhigen
Etymology
From English 'escalate', ultimately from Latin 'scala' (ladder). It implies a step-by-step increase in intensity.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'escalator' going up and up, making a situation more intense.