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amplify problems

[ˈæmplɪfaɪ ˈprɑːbləmz]
verb phrase
amplificar problemas
1. to make problems worse, more serious, or more noticeable; to increase the severity or scope of difficulties
The lack of communication only served to amplify problems within the team.
A falta de comunicação apenas serviu para amplificar os problemas dentro da equipe.
2. to enlarge or expand the scope of existing issues or complications
Poor management decisions amplify problems in the organization.
Decisões gerenciais inadequadas amplificam os problemas na organização.
NYC Slang
blow up problems
Synonyms
exacerbate problemsworsen problemscompound difficultiesmagnify issuesintensify troubles
Antonyms
resolve problemsmitigate issuesalleviate difficultiessolve problemsdiminish concerns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplificar problemas
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
amplificar problemas
common in business and informal contexts
São Paulo
amplificar problemas
frequently used in corporate environment
Portugal
amplificar problemas
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a mountain out of a molehill
add fuel to the fire
pour oil on the fire
make matters worse
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