escalate

• Verbo que indica el aumento de la intensidad, magnitud o gravedad de una situación, conflicto o proceso, o hacer que algo crezca o se extienda progresivamente.

A verb used to indicate the act of increasing in intensity, magnitude, or seriousness, often in a conflict or situation.

1. Increase in extent or intensityB2formal

   To become greater, more serious, or more intense over time.

   intensificarse

   • The conflict between the two countries began to escalate.
   • Tensions escalated after the controversial decision.
   • The company's costs escalated unexpectedly due to inflation.

   Sinónimosaccelerateamplifyaugmentexpandgrowheightenincreaseintensifymagnifyrisestep upsurge

   Antónimosdeclinedecreasediminishlessenreducewane