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diminish power

[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ ˈpaʊər]
verb phrase
diminuir o poder
1. to reduce or weaken the strength, authority, or influence of someone or something
The new regulations will diminish power of large corporations.
As novas regulamentações vão diminuir o poder das grandes corporações.
2. to lessen the effectiveness or capacity of a force or energy source
The storm will diminish power supply to the region.
A tempestade vai diminuir o fornecimento de energia para a região.
Synonyms
reduce powerweaken authoritylessen influencecurtail powerundermine strength
Antonyms
increase powerstrengthen authorityenhance influenceamplify strengthaugment power

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir o poder
most common usage
São Paulo
reduzir o poder
alternative preferred form
Portugal
diminuir o poder
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

shift the balance of power
clip someone's wings
take the wind out of someone's sails
pull the rug out from under someone
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