alleviate repercussions

[ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt rih-ˈpər-kə-shənz]
verb phrase
aliviar as repercussões
1. to reduce the severity or negative effects of consequences resulting from an action or decision
The company implemented new safety measures to alleviate repercussions from the recent accident.
A empresa implementou novas medidas de segurança para aliviar as repercussões do acidente recente.
2. to lessen the impact or burden of negative outcomes or backlash
The government's relief program aimed to alleviate repercussions of the economic crisis.
O programa de assistência do governo visava aliviar as repercussões da crise econômica.
This phrase is commonly used in business, political, and crisis management contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it frequently appears in news media discussing governmental or corporate responses to scandals or disasters. In the USA, it's prevalent in legal and PR discussions about mitigating liability or negative publicity.
NYC Slang
take the heat off; soften the blow
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mitigate consequencesreduce impactease effectsdiminish falloutlessen aftermath
Antonyms / Antônimos
aggravate consequencesexacerbate repercussionsworsen effectsamplify impact

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aliviar as repercussões
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir os efeitos negativos
Alternative phrasing more common in spoken Portuguese
São Paulo
reduzir o impacto das consequências
More formal business usage
Portugal
mitigar as repercussões
Prefers 'mitigar' over 'aliviar' in formal contexts

Related Words

repercussionsconsequencesmitigatediminishalleviateaftermathfalloutbacklash

Related Idioms & Phrases

damage control
soften the blow
minimize fallout
cushion the impact
turn lemons into lemonade
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