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intensify resentments

[ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ rɪˈzɛntmənts]
verb phrase
intensificar ressentimentos
1. to make resentments stronger, deeper, or more acute; to increase the intensity of feelings of bitterness or ill will
The unfair treatment continued to intensify resentments among the employees.
O tratamento injusto continuou a intensificar os ressentimentos entre os funcionários.
2. to exacerbate or aggravate existing feelings of anger and discontent
Poorly handled negotiations can intensify resentments between parties.
Negociações mal conduzidas podem intensificar ressentimentos entre as partes.
Synonyms
aggravate resentmentsdeepen resentmentsexacerbate resentmentsinflame resentmentsheighten resentments
Antonyms
alleviate resentmentsease resentmentsdiminish resentmentsmitigate resentmentsresolve resentments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intensificar ressentimentos
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aprofundar ressentimentos
alternative phrasing common in business contexts
Portugal
intensificar ressentimentos
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

add fuel to the fire
pour oil on troubled waters (antonym)
stir up trouble
let sleeping dogs lie (antonym)
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