deintensify
səˌfaɪ verb (used with object)
2.
to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
3.
Photography. to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.
Related forms
in·ten·si·fi·ca·tion, noun
de-in·ten·si·fy, verb, de·-in·ten·si·fied, de·-in·ten·si·fy·ing.
o·ver·in·ten·si·fi·ca·tion, noun
o·ver·in·ten·si·fy, verb, o·ver·in·ten·si·fied, o·ver·in·ten·si·fy·ing.
self-in·ten·si·fied, adjective
Can be confused: 1. aggravate, annoy, intensify, irritate, worsen (see synonym study at aggravate) ; 2. aggravation, annoyance, intensification, irritation, worsening.
Antonyms
1. alleviate, weaken.
1. alleviate, weaken.
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intensify (ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , -fies, -fying, -fied | |
| 1. | to make or become intense or more intense |
| 2. | (tr) to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate) |
| intensifi'cation | |
| —n | |
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