« Le débat s'est envenimé. » Cela veut dire qu'il :

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. est devenu plus agressif

  1. Step 1: 'S'envenimer' comes from 'venin' (poison) and means to become more bitter. Step 2. The tone grows more hostile. Answer: est devenu plus agressif. Why not the others: calming, interruption and shortening do not match the verb.

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