escalation
Translation
escalation, intensification, increase
Examples
There has been a serious escalation of violence.
There has been a serious escalation of violence.
We want to avoid any further escalations.
We want to avoid any further escalations.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) escalation of ((sth.)) an increase in the intensity of (sth.) There has been a serious escalation of violence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intensification, increase, rise; Antonyms: de-escalation, reduction
Etymology
From the verb 'escalate', related to 'escalator', from Latin 'scala' (ladder). The idea is of something going up in steps.
Memory Tips
Imagine a conflict climbing an escalator, getting more serious with each step up.