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diminish anticipation

[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən]
verb phrase
diminuir a antecipação / reduzir a expectativa
1. to reduce or lessen the sense of expectation or excitement about something that will happen in the future
The bad weather forecast began to diminish anticipation for the outdoor festival.
O mau tempo previsto começou a diminuir a antecipação para o festival ao ar livre.
2. to cause someone to feel less eager or hopeful about an upcoming event
Repeated delays can diminish anticipation among customers waiting for a product launch.
Os atrasos repetidos podem reduzir a expectativa entre os clientes que esperam pelo lançamento de um produto.
Synonyms
reduce expectationlessen excitementdampen enthusiasmweaken anticipationdecrease eagerness
Antonyms
increase anticipationheighten expectationbuild excitementenhance anticipationamplify eagerness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir a antecipação / reduzir a expectativa
commonly used in everyday language
Portugal
diminuir a antecipação / reduzir a expetativa
European spelling of 'expetativa' is preferred
São Paulo
diminuir a antecipação
standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the wind out of someone's sails
rain on someone's parade
burst someone's bubble
dampen spirits
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