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intensifying

adjective/ɐsiˈʁɐ̃tɨ/low

a·cir·ran·te

Definition

That intensifies, exacerbates, or makes more acute.
The political discussion was intensifying and divided the assembly.
The competition became increasingly fierce.
Common collocations
heated debatefierce competitionintense dispute

Etymology

Derivação de 'acirrar' com o sufixo '-ante'.

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