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escalation
ˌɛskəˈleɪʃn
noun
eskalacja
Also
nasilenie(n)wzrost(m)
Definition
An increase in the intensity, seriousness, or extent of something, often a conflict or crisis.
Examples
The escalation of violence in the region is a serious concern.
Eskalacja przemocy w regionie jest poważnym zmartwieniem.
They tried to prevent an escalation of the conflict through diplomacy.
Próbowali zapobiec nasileniu konfliktu poprzez dyplomację.
Synonyms
Collocations
escalation of conflictprice escalationrapid escalation
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