Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Escalate.
Escalate - as a verb
Increase in extent or intensity
Example: "The allies escalated the bombing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intensifyHypernyms (Closely Related)
increaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
de-escalateExample Sentences
"The conflict between the two nations continues to escalate."
"Her anger started to escalate into a full-blown rage."
"The situation has the potential to escalate into a crisis."
"The argument escalated into a physical fight."
"The protests escalated into riots."
Word Game Points
Is ESCALATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, escalate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ESCALATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is ESCALATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, escalate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordESCALATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ESCALATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, escalate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordESCALATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
