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. State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau:

   We need to encourage dialogue now and we need to de-escalate the situation.

2. Joe Gamaldi:

   This has sent a shockwave through our department -- that even if you de-escalate, even if you retreat, even if you follow policy, training and the law, you will still lose your job as a Houston police officer.

3. Miguel Custodio:

   Although there are no criminal charges at this point, Baldwin’s criminal liability has not been ruled out, if investigators can confirm reports of the gun being used for target practice on beer cans off the set, it could escalate from complacency to recklessness that disregards safety and human life. And in that instance, there could be criminal charges.

4. Rex Tillerson:

   I've been very clear in my discussions with Russian leadership, on more than one occasion, that it is necessary for Russia to take the first steps to de-escalate the situation in the east part of Ukraine, in particular by respecting the ceasefire.

5. Yoo Ho-yeol:

   Kim pretty much showed what’s on his mind – submarine missiles, better ICBMs and other advanced arms, he is saying that’s basically what Washington will see going forward, which could escalate tension or open doors for talks.