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fight discrimination

[/faɪt dɪˈskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/]
verb phrase
combater a discriminação
1. to actively oppose, resist, or work against unfair treatment or prejudice based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or ethnicity
Organizations worldwide fight discrimination through legal action and advocacy programs.
Organizações em todo o mundo combatem a discriminação através de ações legais e programas de defesa.
2. to take action to promote equal treatment and social justice
She dedicated her career to fighting discrimination in the workplace.
Ela dedicou sua carreira a combater a discriminação no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
oppose discriminationresist prejudicecombat biaschallenge unfair treatmentbattle discrimination
Antonyms
promote discriminationenable prejudiceperpetuate biascondone unfair treatment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
combater a discriminação
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
lutar contra a discriminação
alternative common usage
Rio de Janeiro
combater a discriminação
standard usage
Portugal
combater a discriminação
standard Portuguese usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand up against discrimination
take a stand for equality
level the playing field
break down barriers
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