intensified
Grew more severe
Intensified is the past tense of intensify, meaning to make or become stronger, more extreme, or more concentrated.
Fighting may intensify, as may scrutiny, pressure, or emotions: The search intensified after new evidence emerged.
An intensified effort suggests renewed vigor or urgency.
Increased in severity
- heightenedIncreased in degree
- amplifiedIncreased in strength
- increasedGrew larger in amount
- elevatedRaised above usual level
boosted · magnified · augmented · expanded · extended · raised · stepped-up · surged
Directing attention narrowly
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- distilledPurified by vaporization
- condensedMade more compact
- potentHaving great effect
dense · undiluted · saturated · refined · purified · enriched · reduced · extracted
Extremely harsh or strict
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- excruciatingCausing extreme suffering
- acuteIntensely severe or perceptive
extreme · harsh · biting · stinging · burning · keen · penetrating · critical
Made more robust
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- bolsteredStrengthened or supported
- solidifiedMade firm, not fluid
hardened · empowered · invigorated · energized · redoubled · renewed · revitalized · galvanized
escalated
Increased in severity
- heightenedIncreased in degree
- amplifiedIncreased in strength
- increasedGrew larger in amount
elevated · boosted · magnified · augmented · expanded · extended · raised · stepped-up · surged · mounted
focused
Directing attention narrowly
- concentratedGathered or intensified
- distilledPurified by vaporization
- condensedMade more compact
potent · dense · undiluted · saturated · refined · purified · enriched · reduced · extracted · compact
severe
Extremely harsh or strict
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- excruciatingCausing extreme suffering
acute · extreme · harsh · biting · stinging · burning · keen · penetrating · critical · dire
strengthened
Made more robust
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- bolsteredStrengthened or supported
solidified · hardened · empowered · invigorated · energized · redoubled · renewed · revitalized · galvanized · steeled
vivid
Intensely clear and bright
striking · luminous · radiant · glowing · dazzling · saturated · rich · dynamic · graphic · expressive
- intensifiedamplified, boosted, enhanced, heightened, increased
- theatricaltheatrical, dramatic, melodramatic, histrionic, hammy
- image intensifierDevice amplifying faint light