Correct

变本加厉

/ biàn běn jiā lì / 
Strokes

Definition

lit. change to more severe (idiom); to become more intense (esp. of shortcoming)/to aggravate/to intensify

Example

Definition

become aggravated; be further intensified

1
Biànběnjiālì
变本加厉
dì
地
pòhài
迫害
zhèngdí
政敌

intensify the persecution of one's political opponents

2
Biànběnjiālì
变本加厉
dì
地
kuòjūnbèizhàn
扩军备战

step up arms buildup and war preparations