IELTS académico (Banda 8 y superior) - Intensity

extreme and with a serious effect

drástico

emphasizing the extreme or total nature of a situation

total

not reduced or moderated in intensity

absoluto

to intensify or increase in force, magnitude, or activity

redoblar

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

radicalizar

to make a person or thing seem more important or impressive than they actually are

aglomerar

to worsen or intensify a problem, situation, or negative effect by adding to it or making it more complex

agravar

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

aumentar

to elevate or intensify the quality, value, or significance of something

exaltar

to help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling

aplacar

to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity

atenuar

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something

sofocar

to alleviate or mitigate the intensity or severity of something

paliar

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

disminuir

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

mitigación

to reduce the intensity or force of something

reducir

extremely intense and forceful, often leaving a lasting impression or impact

abrasador

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

disminuir