escalation
nounAn increase in intensity, scale, or seriousness.
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gravity
nounSeriousness or importance of a situation.
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nounA lack of the respect or seriousness conventionally shown to someone or something.
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nounLightness of manner, especially when greater seriousness is expected.
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verbTo reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
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nounFreedom from intoxication; also seriousness or restraint.
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