escalation
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: es-ca-la-tion (4)
English Definition
An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something
Example Sentence
Both sides want to avoid an escalation of the conflict.
US IPA
/ˌeskəˈleɪʃn/
UK IPA
/ˌeskəˈleɪʃn/