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intensify worry
[ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ ˈwɜri]
verb phrase
intensificar a preocupação
1.
to make worry or anxiety stronger or more severe
The bad news will intensify worry among the investors.
As más notícias vão intensificar a preocupação entre os investidores.
2.
to increase the degree or level of concern about something
Constant delays intensify worry about the project deadline.
Os atrasos constantes intensificam a preocupação com o prazo do projeto.
Synonyms
heighten worry
increase anxiety
aggravate concern
amplify fear
deepen worry
Antonyms
alleviate worry
ease anxiety
diminish concern
reduce fear
calm worry
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
intensificar a preocupação
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aumentar a preocupação
Alternative phrasing more frequently used in São Paulo
Portugal
intensificar a preocupação
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
add fuel to the fire
make matters worse
pile on the stress
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