Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escalating
verb
ˈɛs.kə.leɪt
Definition
To increase or intensify in stages or gradually rise in severity.
Examples
- The conflict was escalating rapidly, with more nations getting involved.
- Her anxiety began escalating as the exam date approached.
Meaning
The act of increasing something, typically in a way that becomes more intense or serious over time.
Synonyms
- intensifying
- increasing
- amplifying
