Definition
- (verb)increase in extent or intensity“The Allies escalated the bombing”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Escalate
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What is another word for "escalate"?
Common synonyms for "escalate" include intensify, step up. Our thesaurus lists 2 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "escalate"?
Antonyms for "escalate" include de-escalate. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "escalate" mean?
increase in extent or intensity Example: "The Allies escalated the bombing"
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