Meaning of ESCALATE

Pronunciation:			'esku`leyt
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[v]  increase in extent or intensity; "The Allies escalated the bombing"
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	Synonyms:		intensify, step up
	Antonyms:		de-escalate, step down, weaken
	See Also:		increase, redouble
Thesaurus Terms
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