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to escalate
01
to make something become much worse or more intense
02
to become much worse or more intense
Example
The politician's inflammatory remarks escalated the tensions between the two parties.
Ignoring the initial signs of conflict can escalate the situation.
The company's decision to cut benefits was continuously escalating employee dissatisfaction.
Failure to address the issue promptly may escalate tensions within the community.
Her vituperative outburst during the argument escalated the conflict significantly.
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