1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

   1.

   to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to become worse

2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

   2.

   to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

Example sentences

• 寒さは募る一方です。

  The cold just grows stronger.

• 社会保険庁や厚生労働省への不信感は募る一方である。

  Distrust of the Social Insurance Agency and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare just keeps getting stronger.