escalation

Cultural  

1. 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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Example Sentences

Treasuries wouldn’t get much of a bid, as the risk of escalation would swiftly fade.

From Barron's

While concerns over an oversupplied market remain a weight on prices, “any renewed escalation in the Middle East or other producing regions would quickly push crude prices back to the upside.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, who has been calling and meeting regional leaders including Iranian officials, said he’s working to avoid a military escalation.

From The Wall Street Journal

This latest claim appears to be a sign of further escalation.

From BBC

The service will remain dependent on the ongoing stability in the Red Sea area and the absence of any escalation in conflicts in the region, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• acceleration