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fragiliza

[fra.gi.li.ˈza]
verb
weakens, makes fragile
1. to make fragile, delicate, or weak
The constant stress fragilizes the material.
O stress constante fragiliza o material.
2. to undermine or weaken (figuratively, in terms of strength, position, or health)
Financial crisis fragilizes the economy.
A crise financeira fragiliza a economia.
3. to make vulnerable or susceptible
Lack of sleep fragilizes the immune system.
A falta de sono fragiliza o sistema imunológico.
Synonyms
enfraquecedebilitavulnerabilizaprejudicacompromete
Antonyms
fortalecerobustecesolidificaconsolida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fragiliza
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fragiliza
Common in formal and business contexts
Portugal
fragiliza
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fragiliza a posição de alguém (weakens someone's position)
fragiliza os laços (weakens the bonds)
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