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alleviate fear
[/əˈliːvieɪt fɪr/]
verb phrase
aliviar o medo
1.
to make fear less intense or burdensome; to provide relief from anxiety or worry
The therapist's reassuring words helped alleviate fear in the patient.
As palavras tranquilizadoras do terapeuta ajudaram a aliviar o medo do paciente.
2.
to reduce or diminish the feeling of dread or apprehension
Deep breathing exercises can alleviate fear during stressful situations.
Exercícios de respiração profunda podem aliviar o medo em situações estressantes.
Synonyms
ease fear
relieve fear
mitigate fear
diminish fear
reduce anxiety
calm fears
Antonyms
intensify fear
aggravate fear
heighten anxiety
increase dread
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aliviar o medo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aliviar o medo
standard regional usage
Rio de Janeiro
aliviar o medo
standard regional usage
Portugal
aliviar o medo
European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
put one's mind at ease
calm one's fears
set someone's mind at rest
ease someone's worries
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