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amplify disparities

[/ˈæmplɪfaɪ dɪˈspærɪtiz/]
verb phrase
amplificar desigualdades
1. to make differences or inequalities larger, more noticeable, or more pronounced; to exacerbate existing gaps between groups or entities
The new policy could amplify disparities between wealthy and poor communities.
A nova política poderia amplificar as desigualdades entre comunidades ricas e pobres.
2. to intensify or strengthen the effect of existing inequalities through action or inaction
Lack of investment in education tends to amplify disparities in economic opportunity.
A falta de investimento em educação tende a amplificar as desigualdades nas oportunidades econômicas.
Synonyms
exacerbate inequalitieswiden gapsintensify differencesmagnify disparitiesdeepen inequalitiesaggravate disparities
Antonyms
reduce disparitiesnarrow gapsminimize inequalitiesbridge differencesdiminish disparitiesequalize opportunities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplificar desigualdades
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese across regions
Rio de Janeiro
amplificar as desigualdades
common in academic and journalistic contexts
São Paulo
intensificar as disparidades
alternative usage, particularly in business and policy discussions
Portugal
amplificar as desigualdades
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

widen the gap
make matters worse
add fuel to the fire
exacerbate the problem
throw salt on the wound
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