Verschärft
Translation
tightened, stricter, intensified, aggravated
Examples
Die Regeln wurden verschärft.
The rules were tightened.
Die Situation ist verschärft.
The situation is intensified.
Er blickte sie mit verschärftem Ton an.
He looked at her with a sharpened tone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is tightened/stricter (sth.) is tightened/stricter The security measures are tightened.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stricter, intensified; Antonyms: relaxed, eased, mitigated
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating change or intensification) and 'scharf' (sharp). Literally 'made sharper'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'sharpening' a rule or a conflict, making it more pointed and severe.