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dire consequence

[/ˈdaɪər ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/]
noun phrasepl: dire consequences
consequência grave/terrível
1. A serious, severe, or disastrous result or effect of an action or decision
Ignoring safety protocols could have dire consequences for the workers.
Ignorar os protocolos de segurança poderia ter consequências graves para os trabalhadores.
2. An outcome that is extremely negative or harmful
The political scandal had dire consequences for the government's credibility.
O escândalo político teve consequências terríveis para a credibilidade do governo.
Synonyms
serious consequencegrave outcomesevere resultcatastrophic effectdisastrous outcomecritical consequence
Antonyms
minor consequencenegligible outcomepositive resultbeneficial effectfavorable outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
consequência grave/terrível
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
consequência séria
Often used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resultado terrível
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
consequência funesta
More literary or formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

face the dire consequences
suffer dire consequences
have dire consequences
result in dire consequences
bear the dire consequences
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