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 comes amid a spike in investor interest in clinical skin care; a rise in the number of aesthetic procedures; and an intensified focus on wellness following the pandemic. — Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

From territorial defense to corridor security The Mecca agreement emerged as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states faced intensified missile and drone threats linked to the Iran conflict and Houthi attacks emanating from Yemen. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Agents shot and killed two people in July during a period of intensified immigration sweeps — individuals the agency later said had not been targets of its operations. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

The quarterly earnings for Google’s parent company beat analysts’ expectations on Wednesday, though the results could lead to intensified scrutiny over tech firms’ high AI spending. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Under an intensified immigration crackdown, dozens of community members have been deported over the last 18 months. — Maansi Srivastava, NPR, 21 July 2026

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

Verb

Saturday's demonstrations marked the culmination of a push that intensified earlier this month. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

And since then, the trend toward a Democrat sweep has intensified. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

In recent years, as global warming has intensified drought, salmon and other fish have suffered major declines. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Nightmares, for example, spring from unknown sources, though studies show they are intensified by trauma, emotional disturbances and exposure to violence. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026

Second, the massive capital requirements associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure buildouts have intensified competition for market liquidity, leading investors to demand higher yields and further elevating corporate financing costs. — CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

The global race for minerals used in clean energy and advanced technologies has intensified competition between China, the US, and Europe for African supplies. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

To date, the Department of Justice has accused a hundred and fifty-six people of violating election laws nationwide, and in the past two months, the government’s attempts to find further instances of fraud have intensified. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

The whispers about their similarities intensified on the announcement of the engagement of Crown Prince Hussein, son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, to Rajwa in August 2022. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026