deepening

Definitions

• The act of becoming deeper or more profound.
  When the Earth's embrace widens to cradle the dreams of wandering vessels.
  Example: The deepening of the river allowed larger ships to pass through.
• A process by which a situation or emotion becomes more intense.
  When the storm's heart grows wilder, tossing calm into the abyss.
  Example: There was a deepening of the crisis as negotiations failed.