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increase fear
[ɪnˈkris fɪr]
verb phrase
aumentar o medo
1.
to make fear or anxiety greater in intensity or degree
The dark clouds and thunder began to increase fear among the children.
As nuvens escuras e o trovão começaram a aumentar o medo entre as crianças.
2.
to cause someone to become more afraid or anxious
News of the storm will increase fear in the community.
As notícias sobre a tempestade vão aumentar o medo na comunidade.
Synonyms
amplify fear
heighten fear
intensify fear
aggravate fear
escalate fear
Antonyms
decrease fear
alleviate fear
reduce fear
calm fear
ease fear
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aumentar o medo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aumentar o medo / intensificar o medo
both forms commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar o medo
standard usage
Portugal
aumentar o medo / acrescentar medo
both acceptable, slight regional preference for 'acrescentar'
Related Idioms & Phrases
strike fear into someone's heart
put the fear of God into someone
fuel someone's fears
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