intensify inequality

[ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ ɪnˈɛkwələti]
verb phrase
intensificar a desigualdade
1. to make inequality more severe, pronounced, or acute; to increase the gap between social, economic, or political groups
The new tax policy will intensify inequality between rich and poor citizens.
A nova política tributária vai intensificar a desigualdade entre cidadãos ricos e pobres.
2. to strengthen or amplify existing disparities in access to resources, opportunities, or rights
Lack of investment in education can intensify inequality across generations.
A falta de investimento em educação pode intensificar a desigualdade entre gerações.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian political discourse, particularly in discussions about social policies, educational reform, and economic justice. In Portugal, it appears more commonly in academic and journalistic contexts. In the USA, the phrase is central to debates about wealth distribution, healthcare access, and racial equity.
NYC Slang
beef up the gap
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exacerbate inequalityworsen inequalityamplify inequalitydeepen inequalityaggravate inequality
Antonyms / Antônimos
reduce inequalitymitigate inequalitydiminish inequalityalleviate inequalitydecrease inequality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
intensificar a desigualdade
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intensificar a desigualdade / aumentar a diferença
colloquial alternative: 'aumentar a diferença' (increase the difference)
São Paulo
intensificar a desigualdade / aprofundar a desigualdade
aprofundar (deepen) is commonly used in academic and political discourse
Portugal
intensificar a desigualdade / acentuar a desigualdade
acentuar (accentuate) is more frequently used in European Portuguese

Related Words

social inequalityeconomic disparitywealth gapincome inequalitysystemic inequality

Related Idioms & Phrases

widen the gap between rich and poor
make the rich richer and the poor poorer
deepen social divisions
aggravate disparities
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