Intensity

having a strong or far-reaching effect

She made the drastic decision to quit her job and travel the world.

to make audible sounds without necessarily forming clear or meaningful words

In pain, she uttered a loud cry for help.

not reduced or moderated in intensity

The unmitigated chaos ensued as the protesters clashed with law enforcement, resulting in widespread violence.

to strengthen markedly

After the criticism, she redoubled her efforts to improve her performance.

to cause a person to adopt extreme beliefs, ideologies, or actions

The charismatic speaker had the ability to radicalize individuals with his extremist views on political change.

to make someone or something more powerful, important, or wealthy

The company's new policies are designed to aggrandize the CEO's influence.

to combine different things together

The pharmacist compounded various ingredients to create a custom medication.

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

The government decided to step up security measures in response to the increased threat.

to highly praise or honor someone or something

The teacher consistently exalted the achievements of her students.

to help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling

She tried to assuage his fears by reassuring him that everything would be alright.

to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity

The effectiveness of the treatment has attenuated over time.

to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen

The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.

to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

The hospice team worked to palliate her symptoms, ensuring she remained comfortable in her final days.

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

The popularity of the trend is currently waning among the younger generation.

the act or process of reducing the severity, impact, or harmfulness of something

The construction project included mitigation measures to minimize the impact on the local ecosystem and wildlife.

to reduce the intensity or force of something

The firefighter worked to tamp down the flames with a fire extinguisher.

to lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat

She accidentally seared her hand on the hot stove.

(of a man's hair) to cease to grow and become bald from the front hairline

As he aged, he noticed his hair starting to recede.