Synonyms & related words for intensification

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of intensification — including exacerbation, enhancement, strengthening, heightening, worsening, increase. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to intensification

Explore words related to intensification — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include intensified, intensifying, exacerbated, intensifies, heightened, potentiated, redoubled, overintense. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for intensification

Common synonyms for intensification include exacerbation, enhancement, strengthening, heightening, worsening, increase, deepening, augmentation — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does intensification come from?

The word intensification breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tens-, from Latin tendo (“stretch”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.