verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

acerbate, harshen

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Example Sentences

Example:The lack of compromise only served to acerbate the already tense situation, making it even harder to edulcorate.

Definition:To make (something, such as a problem or an argument) more severe, bitter, or intense.

From acerbate

Example:The editor's decision to harshen the tone of the paper was not well received, as it made many topics harder to edulcorate.

Definition:To make something harsh or severe.

From harshen