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escalatory

UK
/ˈɛskəleɪtəri/
US
/ˈɛskəleɪtɔri/
escalatoryadjective
more escalatory
Comp.
most escalatory
Super.
UK
/ˈɛskəleɪtəri/
US
/ˈɛskəleɪtɔri/
Translations
escalatoireSurtout en politique, en diplomatie et dans les relations internationales.
The government's escalatory rhetoric only served to heighten tensions between the two countries.
La rhétorique escalatoire du gouvernement n’a fait qu’aggraver les tensions entre les deux pays.
Definitions
Tending to increase in intensity or magnitude, often in a conflict or situation.
The government's escalatory rhetoric only served to heighten tensions between the two countries.
Synonyms
intensifying
heightening
aggravating
exacerbating
provocative
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