amplify the consequence

[ˈæmplɪfaɪ ðə ˈkɑːnsɪkwens]
verb phrase
amplificar a consequência
1. to make the effects or results of an action more significant, noticeable, or severe
The media's coverage amplified the consequence of the political scandal.
A cobertura da mídia amplificou a consequência do escândalo político.
2. to increase the impact or importance of an outcome or result
Poor communication can amplify the consequence of misunderstandings.
A falta de comunicação pode amplificar a consequência dos mal-entendidos.
3. to magnify or intensify the repercussions of something
Climate change amplifies the consequence of natural disasters.
As mudanças climáticas amplificam a consequência de desastres naturais.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English contexts, particularly in academic, journalistic, and business discussions. In Brazil, it often appears in media criticism and political discourse. In the USA, it's frequently used in discussions of social media's role in magnifying societal issues.
NYC Slang
blow it up / make it bigger
Synonyms / Sinônimos
magnify the effectintensify the outcomeexacerbate the resultenhance the impactcompound the consequence
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimize the consequencediminish the effectreduce the impactmitigate the outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplificar a consequência
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
amplificar a consequência / intensificar o efeito
common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
amplificar a consequência
formal and technical usage in business contexts
Portugal
amplificar a consequência / aumentar o impacto
equivalent usage, often preferred with 'aumentar'

Related Words

amplificationconsequenceimpactrepercussionescalateexacerbatecompound

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow something out of proportion
make matters worse
add insult to injury
compound the problem
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