Synonyms of intensified

intensified 1 of 2

adjective

as in enhanced

Related Words

• enhanced
• magnified
• aggravated
• heightened
• concentrated
• deepened
• emphasized
• intense
• accentuated
• intensive
• stressed
• acute
• explosive
• violent
• furious
• profound
• fierce
• ferocious
• vehement
• exquisite
• terrible
• excruciating
• vicious
• fearful
• dreadful
• frightful
• blistering
• ghastly
• fearsome
• heavy
• heavy-duty
• exhaustive
• thorough
• keen
• severe
• deep
• hellacious
• rigorous
• hard
• almighty
• harsh

Dissimilar Words

• light
• moderate
• soft
• weak
• feeble
• superficial
• shallow
• decreased
• eased
• moderated
• diminished
• qualified
• reduced
• subdued
• toned (down)
• lessened
• lightened
• alleviated
• abated

intensified

2 of 2

verb

past tense of intensify

as in deepened

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deepened
• heightened
• enhanced
• strengthened
• consolidated
• reinforced
• amplified
• broadened
• accentuated
• boosted
• redoubled
• expanded
• sharpened
• magnified
• stepped up
• emphasized
• augmented
• extended
• accelerated
• lengthened
• enforced
• beefed (up)
• supplemented
• enlarged
• amped (up)
• quickened
• hastened
• exacerbated
• maximized
• stressed
• aggravated
• pointed (up)
• enlivened
• restrengthened
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreased
• reduced
• diminished
• abated
• weakened
• lessened
• moderated
• subdued
• subsided
• receded
• dwindled
• waned
• eased
• alleviated
• tapered (off)
• lightened
• toned (down)
• let up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intensified

Adjective

The news came just as a court hearing was being held for another Kremlin critic and opposition politician, Boris Nadezhdin, in a sign of an intensified response to mounting internal dissent over the war in Ukraine and its impact on Russian life. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 17 July 2026

The intensified scrutiny comes after a string of charter operators have struggled financially over the past two years. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

During this period, Muslims around the world engage in intensified devotion by fasting, increasing their voluntary prayers, and reading the Quran. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026

Meta's reorganization is part of a string of announcements across the tech sector in recent months of job cuts amid intensified focus and spending on AI. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 20 May 2026

In addition, all three systems are designed so the eye tubes can rotate independently, allowing the wearer to flip one out of the way to preserve natural night vision in one eye while using intensified vision in the other. — David Szondy may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026

War monitors say an intensified crackdown that began with the crushing of January’s nationwide protests continues, often targeting those who take videos of strikes or try to get around a weekslong internet blackout to contact the outside world. — Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026

The intensified drought, linked to lower-than-average rainfall, has triggered widespread food insecurity, crop failures, livestock losses, food price increases and displacement. — ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026

The team’s emergence coincides with a period of intensified controversy for Israel in international competition, marked by boycotts and sanctions tied to the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza. — Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026

Verb

Tensions between the two tech companies have strained their relationship, as the race to develop AI products has intensified competition for talent and proprietary technology. — Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Earlier, at least 17 people were killed in the southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides that were set off by seasonal monsoon rains that Bavi intensified before the typhoon blew away toward Taiwan, Philippine officials said Saturday. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Trump weighs a return to war with Iran The tensions between the two tech companies have strained their relationship and shown how the race to develop AI products has intensified competition for talent and proprietary technology. — Ben Goggin, NBC news, 10 July 2026

The affordability crisis is intensified by high insurance premiums and inflation, which continue to squeeze household budgets. — Dale V.c. Holness, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

On June 30, the victim and Niemiec got into an argument that intensified, according to the report. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

The opposition at arm’s length Against this backdrop, opposition groups have intensified their criticism of the Venezuelan government. — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending. — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

The deaths of four people following Mexico’s round-of-32 win over Ecuador had intensified concerns that a 6pm kick-off in Mexico City could prove dangerous to fans, with a full day of drinking time potentially spilling into the game and beyond. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026