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ease fear
[/iːz fɪr/]
verb phrase
aliviar o medo
1.
to reduce or diminish someone's fear or anxiety
The coach's words helped ease fear among the nervous athletes.
As palavras do treinador ajudaram a aliviar o medo entre os atletas nervosos.
2.
to make someone feel less afraid or worried
Regular practice can ease fear of public speaking.
A prática regular pode aliviar o medo de falar em público.
Synonyms
alleviate fear
calm fears
diminish fear
reduce anxiety
soothe worries
Antonyms
increase fear
intensify fear
heighten anxiety
aggravate worry
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aliviar o medo
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
tirar o medo
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
aliviar o medo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
ease someone's mind
put someone's fears to rest
take the edge off
calm one's nerves
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