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intensify the problem
[ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ ðə ˈprɑbləm]
verb phrase
intensificar o problema
1.
to make a problem worse or more severe; to increase the seriousness or difficulty of a problem
Adding more workers to the project without proper planning will only intensify the problem.
Adicionar mais trabalhadores ao projeto sem planejamento adequado só vai intensificar o problema.
2.
to strengthen or amplify the negative aspects of a situation
The lack of communication between departments will intensify the problem of low productivity.
A falta de comunicação entre departamentos vai intensificar o problema da baixa produtividade.
Synonyms
aggravate the problem
worsen the problem
exacerbate the problem
compound the problem
make the problem worse
Antonyms
alleviate the problem
mitigate the problem
solve the problem
ease the problem
reduce the problem
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
intensificar o problema
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
intensificar o problema
common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
intensificar o problema
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
add fuel to the fire
pour oil on troubled waters
make matters worse
upset the applecart
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