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intensifies

VERB

make more forceful, severe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to aggravate boost build up deepen enhance escalate exacerbate heat up heighten increase quicken raise redouble reinforce set off sharpen step up strengthen

STRONG

accent accentuate aggrandize augment brighten concentrate darken emphasize exalt lighten magnify point rise rouse spike stress whet

WEAK

add fuel beef up intensate pour it on tone up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish discourage dull halt help hinder hurt lessen lower reduce slow soften soothe subtract undermine weaken

STRONG

debase degrade depress play down upset

WEAK

calm

Example Sentences

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If that competition intensifies, American farmers won’t be insulated — and neither will consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Voters will probably be bombarded with political ads and arguments from opposing sides as the battle intensifies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

But he noted that pressure from elected officials naturally intensifies when inflation isn’t under control.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Lawmakers are also concerned that unless the bill moves forward soon, the Senate and House of Representatives won’t have time to get the bill to Trump’s desk before campaigning intensifies in the November midterm elections.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“Measuring tape and thermometer,” he told himself, “chalk for an outline; perhaps the cold intensifies at night? Everything is worse,” he said, looking at Eleanor, “if you think something is looking at you.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson