Escalation

Process of increasing intensity, scope, or degree.

intensification build-up

Escalation is the process of making something larger or more intense. It often refers to an increase in intensity, scope, or degree.

/ɪˈskeɪˌleɪʃən/

It comes from the French word 'escalade,' meaning a ladder or ascent, and was adopted in English to describe an increase in intensity.

increase intensification build-up

process change

war argument conflict

conflict process