intens

/ˈɪntɛnz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become more intense or severe

“The doctor warned that the patient’s condition would intens and require immediate attention.”

2. noun

a state of being more intense or severe

“The intens of the storm made it difficult to navigate the roads.”

3. suffix

forming nouns denoting a state of being more intense or severe

“The word intensify is derived from the suffix -intens.”

Synonyms

  • augment
  • increase

Antonyms

  • decrease
  • diminish