Synonyms for escalate
ˈɛs kəˌleɪtes·ca·late

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1. escalate, intensify, step upverb

   increase in extent or intensity

   "The Allies escalated the bombing"

   Synonyms:
   come forward, rev up, compound, step to the fore, come to the fore, step forward, heighten, come out, step up, intensify, deepen

   Antonyms:
   de-escalate, step down, weaken

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1. List of paraphrases for "escalate":

   escalates, escalation, escalating, exacerbate, worsen, aggravate, intensify

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1. Southwest Airlines:

   Our employees are our everyday heroes and are trained to de-escalate conflict while delivering heartfelt hospitality on nearly 4,000 flights to nearly the half-million customers who fly Southwest every day.

2. Tim Scott:

   We don't have any information around no-knock warrants, so for us to start a conversation with banning no-knocks doesn't sound like a solid position based on any data because we don't have that data. Once we have the information, we can then turn to the training that is necessary to de-escalate situations.

3. Desmond Blaize:

   I had my ID on me so it didn’t escalate, but what’s suspicious about a jogger? In jogging clothes?

4. Natali Tene:

   It all happened so fast and it was happening the whole time, in different parts, i kind of froze up to be honest. Put on a smile to de-escalate the situation. Kind of nervous, shocked, alarmed.

5. Nicolas Chapuis:

   We have been playing a constructive part in promoting peace talks, the top priority at the moment is for all parties to exercise restraint, cool the situation down instead of adding fuel to the fire, and work for diplomatic settlement rather than further escalate the situation.