Synonyms for

Intensified

Verb / ɪˈntensʌˌfaɪd / Another word for intensified — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something stronger or more extreme

Synonyms & similar words

deepen escalate heighten intensify compound stepup deescalate amplify heighten increase strengthen escalate magnify boost augment aggravate exaggerate worsen embellish enlarge enrich expand intensate redouble accentuate deepen foster

Synonyms by register

Formal

heightened amplified magnified exacerbated

Informal

stepped up ramped up got stronger turned up

Literary

quickened deepened sharpened

Antonyms

weakened lessened reduced diminished eased mitigated attenuated

Common collocations

  • intensified efforts
  • intensified competition
  • intensified scrutiny
  • intensified conflict
  • intensified debate
  • intensified security
  • intensified pressure

Word family

noun intensification
verb intensify
adjective intense
adverb intensely

Usage note

Often used to describe a process or feeling becoming stronger or more extreme. Be mindful of context, as it can apply to both positive and negative developments.

Example sentences

  1. The sun's rays intensified as it rose higher in the sky.
  2. The chef added more spices to intensify the flavor of the soup.
  3. The coach intensified the team's training before the big game.
  4. The storm intensified as it moved closer to land.
  5. The competition between the two rivals intensified over time.

Quotes

  • The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body. - Publilius Syrus
  • What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory. - Marcus Tullius Cicero

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