Synonyms for proliferation
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1. proliferationnoun

   growth by the rapid multiplication of parts

   Antonyms:
   nonproliferation, non-proliferation

2. proliferationnoun

   a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)

   "the proliferation of nuclear weapons"

   Antonyms:
   nonproliferation, non-proliferation

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1. List of paraphrases for "proliferation":

   spread, non-proliferation, multiplication, proliferative, spreading, deployment, bloom, nonproliferation

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1. John Kerry:

   President (Barack) Obama is very appreciative of your leadership on the (nuclear) non-proliferation issue, for countering violent extremism, cooperation vis-a-vis Afghanistan and counter-Daesh (Islamic State), we have a very strong set of security interests.

2. Bob Corker:

   Existing NSG guidelines were established to guard against nuclear proliferation, and we should not create exceptions for particular countries.

3. Alden Wahlstrom:

   The proliferation of Russia-aligned information operations, in both scale and tempo, suggests the importance that Russia places on shaping the information environment, we've observed known actors leverage longstanding campaign assets and infrastructure to target Ukraine during the invasion, using capabilities they've invested in developing over time.

4. John Bolton:

   Time works against those who oppose nuclear proliferation and a relaxed attitude to time is a benefit to the likes of North Korea and Iran.

5. State Department spokesman Mark Toner:

   Full implementation of this resolution will demonstrate global consensus in imposing stronger sanctions on North Korea’s sources of revenue for North Korea UN-proscribed nuclear, ballistic missile, and proliferation programs.