| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| fanning | Cause (a belief or emotion) to become stronger or more widespread |
| choke | to become or cause to become speechless, as from the effect of emotion or stress |
| escalated | Become or cause to become more intense or serious |
| escalating | Become or cause to become more intense or serious |
| escalates | Become or cause to become more intense or serious |
| develop | Grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate |
| developing | Grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate |
