IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Intensity

extreme and with a serious effect

drastique

emphasizing the extreme or total nature of a situation

absolu, total

not reduced or moderated in intensity

absolu, total

to intensify or increase in force, magnitude, or activity

redoubler, intensifier

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

radicaliser, rendre radical

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

agrandir

to make a situation worse or more intense by adding to it

aggraver, exacerber

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

augmenter, intensifier

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

exalter, élever

to help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling

calmer

to gradually decrease in strength, value, or intensity

s'atténuer

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

étouffer, réprimer

to alleviate or mitigate the intensity or severity of something

atténuer, réduire

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

décliner, diminuer, décroître

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

atténuation, réduction

to reduce the intensity or force of something

réduire, atténuer

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

brûlant, intense

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

s'amenuiser