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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Escalating
The primary meaning of "escalating" is becoming or making something worse or more severe.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "escalating" means becoming or making something worse or more severe, especially a problem or a conflict.
- * It can also refer to an increase in intensity, severity, or extent of something.
Etymology of Escalating
The word "escalating" comes from the verb "escalate", which is derived from the noun "escalade", a military term referring to the act of scaling or climbing a wall, especially during a siege.
The term originated in the 17th century and initially meant to climb or scale something, but later it evolved to mean an increase or intensification of something, especially a conflict or a problem.
Example Uses
- The conflict is escalating, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
- * The company's debt is escalating, and they need to find a solution quickly.
- * The situation is escalating out of control, and we need to intervene immediately.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
decreasing
reducing
diminishing
lessening
lowering
easing
calming
soothing
alleviating
mitigating
moderating
stabilizing
steadying
slowing
abating
subsiding
declining
dropping
plummeting
shrinking