- lit. change to more severe (idiom); to become more intense (esp. of shortcoming)
- to aggravate
- to intensify
Generated: This phrase is used to describe a situation where a negative behavior or condition worsens or escalates.
The situation has aggravated, leading to more problems.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes a rise in intensity or severity, particularly in troubling circumstances.
Their argument intensified, and everyone around could hear it.