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intensifying

adjectivegeneral useuncommon/ɐsiˈʁɐ̃tɨ/a·cir·ran·te

Definition

1

That intensifies, exacerbates, or makes more acute.

Usage examples

The political discussion was intensifying and divided the assembly.
The competition became increasingly fierce.

Common combinations

heated debatefierce competitionintense dispute