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deepen exclusion

[DIH-pən ik-SKLOO-zhən]
verb phrase
aprofundar a exclusão
1. to make exclusion more severe, intense, or comprehensive; to intensify the state of being excluded or isolated
The new policies threaten to deepen exclusion of marginalized communities.
As novas políticas ameaçam aprofundar a exclusão das comunidades marginalizadas.
2. to strengthen barriers that prevent participation, access, or belonging
Economic inequality can deepen exclusion in society.
A desigualdade econômica pode aprofundar a exclusão na sociedade.
Synonyms
intensify exclusionaggravate exclusionworsen exclusionstrengthen exclusionexacerbate exclusion
Antonyms
reduce exclusionmitigate exclusionalleviate exclusionpromote inclusionfoster inclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprofundar a exclusão
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aprofundar a exclusão
Common in academic and policy discussions
Portugal
aprofundar a exclusão
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

widen the gap
push further to the margins
leave behind
shut out
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