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amenizar-se

[a.me.ni.ˈzaɾ-sə]
verb
to become milder; to ease up; to soften
1. to become less severe, harsh, or intense; to improve or become more pleasant
The weather amenized itself after the storm passed.
O tempo amenizou-se após a tempestade passar.
2. to relax or become more comfortable in a situation
The atmosphere amenized itself once everyone arrived.
A atmosfera amenizou-se assim que todos chegaram.
3. to become less tense or stressful
The situation amenized itself with time.
A situação amenizou-se com o tempo.
Synonyms
suavizar-semelhorar-sealiviar-seacalmar-setemperar-se
Antonyms
piorar-seagravar-seintensificar-seenrijecer-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amenizar-se
commonly used in daily speech
Portugal
amenizar-se
less frequently used; alternatives like 'suavizar-se' preferred
São Paulo
amenizar-se
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

amenizar as coisas
deixar amenizar
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