intensified

Definitions

Became or made more intense, extreme, or concentrated.

Increased in force, degree, or strength.

Examples

The storm intensified rapidly as it approached the coastline, forcing residents to evacuate.

Tensions between the two nations intensified following the recent border dispute.

Synonyms

heightened amplified strengthened escalated boosted magnified deepened

Antonyms

weakened diminished reduced lessened abated softened dampened