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intensification

NounSuru VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. intensification
2. aggravation

This word means to become more intense or severe, describing the process of something escalating or worsening. It is frequently used in news reporting to talk about conflicts, competition, or disputes that are growing more fierce.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why has the competition gotten so intense?

Sentence 2

When we heard an audit was coming, tensions in the department intensified.

Sentence 3

Furthermore, mediation was considered to prevent an intensification of the conflict.

Sentence 4

She said, "Even as competition intensifies, the customer experience is what matters."

Sentence 5

The wording of that email is pretty harsh — it could really escalate things.