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desajustar

[dɛ.za.ʒu.ˈstaɾ]
verb
to misalign, to disarrange, to put out of adjustment
1. to disturb or disrupt the proper adjustment or alignment of something
Don't desajustar the clock; it's perfectly set.
Não desajuste o relógio; ele está perfeitamente ajustado.
2. to cause discord or disagreement between people
His comments desajustaram the group harmony.
Seus comentários desajustaram a harmonia do grupo.
3. to make uncomfortable or ill at ease
The sudden change desajustou everyone in the room.
A mudança súbita desajustou todos na sala.
Synonyms
desalinhardesajuizardesorganizarperturbardesharmonizardescompor
Antonyms
ajustaralinharorganizarharmonizarregular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desajustar
Common usage in both technical and interpersonal contexts
São Paulo
desajustar
Standard usage, particularly in mechanical and business contexts
Portugal
desajustar
Less common; Portuguese speakers often prefer 'desalinhar' or 'perturbar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

desajustar as contas (to unsettle accounts or disputes)
desajustar o relacionamento (to disrupt a relationship)
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