Escalate

Synonyms of escalate

• increase
• intensify
• heighten

Antonyms of escalate

• diminish
• reduce
• de-escalate

Collocations of escalate

escalate tensions

Frequency: 80 %

The conflict between the two countries continued to escalate tensions.

escalate into violence

Frequency: 75 %

What started as a peaceful protest soon escalated into violence.

escalate quickly

Frequency: 70 %

The situation escalated quickly, catching everyone off guard.

escalate rapidly

Frequency: 65 %

Violence in the city escalated rapidly, prompting authorities to intervene.

Idiomatic Expressions for escalate

• Phrase: escalate a conflict
  Meaning: to make a disagreement or fight more severe
  Usage: The dispute over the property line escalated into a full-blown conflict between the neighbors.