escalation
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An increase in the intensity or geographical scope of a war or diplomatic confrontation. For example, during the Korean War, some Americans urged escalation of the war through bombing of the People's Republic of China.
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Words nearby escalation
escabeche, escadrille, Escadrille Américaine, escalade, escalate, escalation, escalator, escalator clause, escallonia, escallop, escalope
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