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ameniza

[a-me-NI-za]
verb
to make pleasant, to soften, to ease, to mitigate
1. to make something more pleasant or agreeable; to soften or reduce the severity of something
The music ameniza the atmosphere of the event.
A música ameniza a atmosfera do evento.
2. to alleviate or ease a situation, pain, or difficulty
Kind words ameniza the grief of those affected.
Palavras gentis amenizam a tristeza dos afetados.
3. to make more tolerable or bearable
The break ameniza the long work day.
O intervalo ameniza o longo dia de trabalho.
Synonyms
suavizamitigaaliviatorna agradável
Antonyms
agravapioraintensifica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ameniza
standard usage
Portugal
ameniza
standard usage, though slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

amenizar a situação
amenizar as dores
amenizar o clima
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