Verge on

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verb

To come close to or be similar to something, often negative.

His jokes were so bad, they verged on ridiculous
Visual representation of "verge on" - To come close to or be similar to something, often negative

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  • verge on the ridiculous
  • verge on the absurd
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Negative Connotation

Often implies a negative quality or outcome is nearly reached or mimicked.

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Your procrastination verges on self-sabotage.
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Intensity Emphasis

Stresses the extreme degree of a particular trait or situation.

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Their cluttered office verged on the chaotic.
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Emotional Impact

Often used to express an emotional response to something extreme or excessive.

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The movie's ending verged on heart-wrenching.
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