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'.