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Escalation   /ˌɛskəlˈeɪʃən/   Listen
Escalation

noun
1.
An increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy.  "There was a gradual escalation of hostilities"



Related search:
de-escalation


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Words linked to "Escalation" :   step-up, increase, escalate, de-escalation


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