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battle discrimination

[/ˈbætəl dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/]
noun/verb phrase
combater a discriminação / lutar contra a discriminação
1. To actively fight against or work to eliminate discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or other factors
The organization is committed to battle discrimination in the workplace.
A organização está comprometida em combater a discriminação no local de trabalho.
2. Legal or social efforts to oppose discriminatory practices and promote equality
New legislation was passed to battle discrimination in housing.
Nova legislação foi aprovada para combater a discriminação na habitação.
Synonyms
fight discriminationcombat discriminationoppose discriminationchallenge discriminationcounter discrimination
Antonyms
practice discriminationenable discriminationperpetuate discrimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
combater a discriminação / lutar contra a discriminação
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
combater a discriminação / lutar contra a discriminação
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a stand against discrimination
wage war on discrimination
fight for equality
stand up against bias
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