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escalation > pronunciation
Soundseh.skahley'shahn
RhymesAachen, Aaron, abandon, and 2521 more rhymes in ahn...
escalation > noun, act
MeaningAn increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy.
Examples"higher wages caused an escalation of prices"; "there was a gradual escalation of hostilities"
Broaderincrease, step-up
Verbsescalate

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