B2 noun Neutral

증폭

/t͡ɕɯŋpʰok/

The increase in the magnitude or intensity of something, such as sound, electrical signals, or even emotions and social issues.

Examples

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1

앰프는 기타의 소리를 증폭해 준다.

The amplifier amplifies the sound of the guitar.

2

정치적 발언이 국민들의 불안감을 증폭시켰다.

The political statement amplified the anxiety of the citizens.

3

이 장치는 미세한 신호를 증폭하여 탐지한다.

This device amplifies and detects minute signals.

Word Family

Noun
증폭
Verb
증폭하다
Adjective
증폭된
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Amp' (amplifier). Jeungpok is what an amp does.

Quick Quiz

언론의 과장 보도는 대중의 공포를 ( )시킬 위험이 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 증폭

Examples

1

앰프는 기타의 소리를 증폭해 준다.

everyday

The amplifier amplifies the sound of the guitar.

2

정치적 발언이 국민들의 불안감을 증폭시켰다.

formal

The political statement amplified the anxiety of the citizens.

3

이 장치는 미세한 신호를 증폭하여 탐지한다.

academic

This device amplifies and detects minute signals.

4

경쟁사의 실수가 우리 제품의 홍보 효과를 증폭시켰어.

business

The competitor's mistake amplified our product's promotional effect.

5

너 그렇게 말하면 오해가 더 증폭될 뿐이야.

informal

If you say that, the misunderstanding will only be amplified.

Word Family

Noun
증폭
Verb
증폭하다
Adjective
증폭된

Common Collocations

갈등 증폭 amplification of conflict
신호 증폭 signal amplification
불안 증폭 amplification of anxiety
효과 증폭 amplification of effect
소리 증폭 sound amplification

Common Phrases

의혹이 증폭되다

suspicion is amplified

증폭 장치

amplifying device

감정을 증폭시키다

to amplify emotions

Often Confused With

증폭 vs 확대

Hwakdae (enlargement) is used for size or scale, while Jeungpok (amplification) is used for intensity, sound, or abstract phenomena like feelings.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when describing how a small problem becomes a major crisis in IELTS social issue topics.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using '증폭' for physical size (like a photo); use '확대' instead.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Amp' (amplifier). Jeungpok is what an amp does.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 增幅 (increase + width/amplitude).

Grammar Patterns

~을 증폭하다 ~이 증폭되다

Quick Quiz

언론의 과장 보도는 대중의 공포를 ( )시킬 위험이 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 증폭

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