escalatory
pronunciation
How to pronounce escalatory in British English:
UK ['eskəleɪtərɪ]
How to pronounce escalatory in American English:
US ['eskəleɪtərɪ]
Word Origin
- escalatory (adj.)
- 1965, from escalate + -ory.
Example
- 1. Although chinese nuclear doctrine is premised on credible retaliation , china will develop a capability and doctrine for escalatory war fighting .
- 2. I think that the danger is that you do see an escalatory tit-for-tat that can eventually bring the u. s.into play , that puts a higher geopolitical premium on oil , and brings about a higher likelihood of military conflict .