escalation Synonyms

sudden increase swell surge suffusion spurt spread spiral snowballing rise proliferation multiplication maximization magnification levitation upturn buildup rapid increase spreads upsurge progressivity optimization groundswell escalate upswing maximisation overcall upping undercutting hike leap jump elevation development climb boost boom augmentation ascent ascension amplification aggravation aggrandizement advance addition enhancement enlargement intensification inlagation inflation increment