escalation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
examples higher wages caused an escalation of prices
there was a gradual escalation of hostilities
Outgoing links
Hypernym increase, step-up
Derivationally related form escalation → escalate
Incoming links
Hyponym increase, step-up
Derivationally related form escalate → escalation

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