escalated

word · lemma: escalate

Definition

Became more intense, serious, or severe, especially used when a problem, conflict, or situation grows larger or more difficult to control.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or news contexts about conflicts, problems, or arguments ('the situation escalated'). Can follow 'has', 'was', 'quickly', or 'rapidly'. Use for negative developments or when something gets out of control.

Spanish: se intensificó - aumentó - escaló (conflicto)Portuguese (BR): se intensificou - aumentou - escalou (conflito)Portuguese (PT): intensificou-se - aumentou - escalou (conflito)Chinese (Simplified): 升级了 - 加剧了 Chinese (Traditional): 升級了 - 加劇了 Hindi: बढ़ गया - तीव्र हो गया Arabic: تَصاعَدَ - ازداد حِدة Bengali: বাড়ল - তীব্রতর হলো - সংকটময় হলো Russian: обострилась - усилилась - ухудшилась (ситуация)Japanese: 悪化した - 激化した - エスカレートした Vietnamese: leo thang - trở nên nghiêm trọng hơn Korean: 격화되었다 - 악화되었다 Turkish: şiddetlendi - tırmandı Urdu: بڑھ گیا - شدت اختیار کر گیا Indonesian: meningkat - memanas - memburuk

Example Sentences

The argument escalated until they started shouting.

basic

The conflict escalated quickly after the announcement.

basic

The situation escalated and police arrived soon after.

basic

Things really escalated when more people joined the protest.

natural

What started as a small issue quickly escalated into a big problem.

natural

Tensions escalated after both sides refused to back down.

natural