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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