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agravo

[ɐ.ˈɡɾa.vu]
nounmasculinepl: agravos
offense; injury; grievance; worsening
1. An action or word that causes offense or hurt to someone
The insult was a serious agravo to his dignity.
O insulto foi um agravo sério à sua dignidade.
2. A worsening or aggravation of a situation or condition
The lack of treatment led to an agravo of the disease.
A falta de tratamento levou a um agravo da doença.
3. In law: an appeal or complaint against a judicial decision
He filed an agravo against the court ruling.
Ele apresentou um agravo contra a sentença judicial.
Synonyms
ofensainsultoinjúriaafrontapioraagravamentoapelação
Antonyms
elogiohomenagemmelhoraalívio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agravo
Common usage in legal and general contexts
Portugal
agravo
Also used, particularly in legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

agravo à honra
levar a agravo
tomar por agravo
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