alleviate resentment
[uh-LEE-vee-ayt REZ-ent-muhnt]
verb phrase
aliviar o ressentimento
1. to make resentment less intense or severe; to reduce feelings of bitterness or displeasure
The manager's sincere apology helped alleviate resentment among the team members.
O pedido de desculpas sincero do gerente ajudou a aliviar o ressentimento entre os membros da equipe.
2. to ease or diminish anger and ill will that has built up
They worked to alleviate resentment by improving communication and transparency.
Eles trabalharam para aliviar o ressentimento melhorando a comunicação e a transparência.
In Brazilian culture, particularly in business and family contexts, actively working to 'aliviar o ressentimento' is valued as part of maintaining harmonious relationships (harmonia). In American culture, especially in corporate settings, alleviating resentment is seen as essential for workplace productivity and team cohesion. The phrase is frequently used in conflict resolution and therapeutic contexts in both cultures.
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