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escalating Definition and Meaning in English (escalating definition)

adjective
Synonyms:increasingintensifyingrising
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Escalating definition: Describing something that is increasing rapidly in intensity, magnitude, or severity.

Definitions of Escalating

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is increasing rapidly in intensity, magnitude, or severity.

Example Sentences

formal

“The escalating tensions between the two countries are a cause for concern.”

casual

“She is worried about the escalating cost of living.”

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infinitiveescalate
third person singularescalates
past tenseescalated
nounescalation
nounescalator

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Escalating definition: Describing something that is increasing rapidly in intensity, magnitude, or severity.
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'Escalating' translates to 'escalating' in English. Escalating definition: Describing something that is increasing rapidly in intensity, magnitude, or severity.
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