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enable prejudice

[ɪˈneɪbəl ˈprɛdʒədɪs]
verb phrase
permitir preconceito
1. to make it possible or easier for prejudice to exist, flourish, or be acted upon; to facilitate discriminatory attitudes or behaviors
Remaining silent about discrimination can enable prejudice in the workplace.
Manter-se silencioso sobre discriminação pode permitir preconceito no local de trabalho.
2. to provide the means or conditions that allow prejudiced beliefs to persist or spread
Misleading media coverage enables prejudice against minority groups.
Cobertura de mídia enganosa permite preconceito contra grupos minoritários.
Synonyms
facilitate prejudicepromote biasperpetuate discriminationallow bigotryfoster intolerance
Antonyms
combat prejudicechallenge biasdiscourage discriminationcounter bigotryoppose intolerance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir preconceito
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
permitir preconceito
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye to prejudice
give prejudice a free rein
pave the way for discrimination
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