Heighten and Worsen

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Heighten

Heighten verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.
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Worsen is a synonym for heighten in aggravate topic. In some cases you can use "Worsen" instead a verb "Heighten".
Nearby Words: height, heightening

Worsen

Worsen verb - To become worse or of less value.
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Heighten is a synonym for worsen in aggravate topic. You can use "Heighten" instead a verb "Worsen", if it concerns topics such as intensify.
Nearby Words: worsening, worse

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sense heighten sense worsen sense
mood heighten mood worsen mood
accuracy heighten accuracy worsen accuracy
fear heighten fear worsen fear
Other words: effects, depression.
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