Synonyms of intensifying

intensifying

verb

present participle of intensify

as in deepening

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deepening
• heightening
• enhancing
• strengthening
• consolidating
• reinforcing
• amplifying
• broadening
• boosting
• expanding
• accentuating
• sharpening
• redoubling
• stepping up
• emphasizing
• magnifying
• augmenting
• extending
• lengthening
• accelerating
• enforcing
• beefing (up)
• enlarging
• maximizing
• hastening
• quickening
• stressing
• supplementing
• amping (up)
• exacerbating
• pointing (up)
• enlivening
• aggravating
• restrengthening
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• moderating
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• subduing
• waning
• receding
• dwindling
• subsiding
• alleviating
• tapering (off)
• easing
• lightening
• toning (down)
• letting up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intensifying

Richard Engel is back in Ukraine to report on its intensifying war with Russia, with a strike this weekend on a warehouse west of Kyiv becoming its deadliest attack this year — more than 38 people were killed. — Nbc News, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Bumpy road ahead Beyond political scrutiny, intensifying competition has also added to the company’s struggles in recent years. — John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Powerful nations interested in the Pacific have raced in recent years to shore up alliances among its leaders, intensifying a contest for influence between China and the United States, Taiwan, and forum members Australia and New Zealand. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

At the same time, out-of-state competitor efforts are intensifying. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

While the gains are especially significant as Bangladesh’s ongoing gas shortage is intensifying load-shedding for manufacturers and disrupting production, the technology’s most immediate impact will be felt by workers. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

In the last few years, multiple studies have shown that global warming is intensifying drought and worsening water scarcity in California and the Western United States. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Huge challenges remain, however, with European companies facing intensifying competition from China. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026

But the race to build the best autonomous robotics solution is intensifying. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026