empalidecer
[em.pa.li.de.ˈser]
verb
to pale, to turn pale, to become pale
1. to become or turn pale in color; to lose color or brightness
Her face empalideced when she heard the news.
Seu rosto empalideceu quando ela ouviu a notícia.
2. to lose strength, vigor, or intensity; to diminish in importance or effect
The rival's achievements empalideced in comparison.
Os feitos do rival empalideceram em comparação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
empalidecer de medo - to turn pale with fear
empalidecer de raiva - to pale with anger
empalidecer diante de - to fade or diminish before/in comparison to
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