Vocabulary
Escalation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a rapid increase; a rise.
Urdu meaning
تیزی، بڑھاوہ، اضافہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Even Indian markets recovered on hopes of de-escalation.
Dawn Editorials —
The Outrage Machine reloaded
— 2026-05-01
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False claims by Trump such as Iran agreeing to hand over its highly enriched uranium to the US aggravated the situation.The US military`s seizure of an Iranianflagged cargo ship marked a serious escalation in an already volatile situation.
Dawn Editorials —
Quest for an off-ramp
— 2026-04-27
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Mixed messages of escalation and optimism emanating from the White House appear to be a deliberate strategy aimed at influencing global markets.
Dawn Editorials —
The fog over peace talks
— 2026-04-22
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However, no one can be sure of what Trump will do next.The coming days may see periods of escalation interspersed with talks, sometimes concurrent processes, as Iran and the US test each other`s resolve.
Dawn Editorials —
The fog over peace talks
— 2026-04-22
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While both wanted de-escalation, they were not prepared at this juncture to back down from their core demands.
Dawn Editorials —
High-stakes diplomacy
— 2026-04-13
Synonyms
rapid increase, rise, hike, advance, growth, leap, upsurge, upturn, upswing
Antonyms
plunge, relaxation
Curator example
“cost escalations”
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