No. 2,869 in German
verschärft
"Verschärft" means "intensified" or "aggravated."
In a sentence
Die neuen Regeln haben die Sicherheitsbedingungen verschärft.
The new rules have tightened the safety conditions.
The word 'verschärft' is used here in its literal sense, describing an increase in stringency or severity, specifically of safety measures.
Die Debatte um Umweltpolitik wurde durch die jüngsten Ereignisse verschärft.
The debate on environmental policy was intensified by the recent events.
Here, 'verschärft' describes the escalation or sharpening of a discussion, highlighting an increase in intensity or focus.
Die verschärfte Konkurrenz im Markt zwingt Unternehmen zur Innovation.
The intensified competition in the market forces companies to innovate.
In this sentence, 'verschärfte' is used as an adjective to denote the heightened level of competition, illustrating its impact on the behavior of market entities.
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