Meaning of the word heightening in English

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heightening

US /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/
UK /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/

Noun

the action of making or becoming more intense or severe

Example:
The recent events led to a heightening of tensions in the region.
There was a noticeable heightening of security measures after the incident.
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