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Die Eskalation
A steady increase in the intensity of a conflict. The verb is 'eskalieren'. Its diplomatic opposite is 'die Deeskalation'.
Examples in context
Beide Hauptstädte warnten vor einer weiteren Eskalation.
Both capitals warned against further escalation.
Die Eskalation der Spannungen beunruhigte die Beobachter.
The escalation of tensions alarmed observers.
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