v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: INTENSIFY , deepen, enhance, heighten, intensate, magnify, mount, redouble, rise, rouse
Related Words: augment, enlarge, increase, multiply; aggrandize
Contrasted Words: extenuate, palliate
Antonyms: alleviate
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Synonyms: IRRITATE , burn (up), exasperate, gall, get, grate, nettle, peeve, pique, provoke
Related Words: disturb, perturb, upset; annoy, bedevil
Contrasted Words: calm, tranquilize
Antonyms: appease