What is the Portuguese word for "to intensify"?

Learn how to say "to intensify" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to intensify

Portuguese

acirrar

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Examples of how to use "to intensify" in Portuguese

English
The discussion intensified the tensions.
Portuguese
A discussão acirrou os ânimos.
English
He easily stirs up tensions.
Portuguese
Ele acirra os ânimos facilmente.
English
The criticism intensified the discussion yesterday.
Portuguese
A crítica acirrou a discussão ontem.
English
The press was fueling tensions at the time.
Portuguese
A imprensa acirrava tensões na época.
English
That will fuel rivalries between the teams.
Portuguese
Isso acirrará rivalidades entre os times.
English
I would stir up the debate with questions.
Portuguese
Eu acirraria o debate com perguntas.

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The discussion intensified the tensions.

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