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lessen difficulties
[/ˈlesən ˈdɪfɪkəltiz/]
verb phrase
diminuir dificuldades
1.
to make problems or obstacles less severe or intense; to reduce the degree of hardship
The new software helps lessen difficulties in the workflow.
O novo software ajuda a diminuir dificuldades no fluxo de trabalho.
2.
to alleviate or ease challenges faced by someone
These policies aim to lessen difficulties for small businesses.
Essas políticas visam diminuir dificuldades para pequenas empresas.
Synonyms
reduce difficulties
ease difficulties
alleviate problems
mitigate challenges
lighten the burden
simplify obstacles
Antonyms
increase difficulties
worsen problems
compound challenges
aggravate obstacles
exacerbate hardship
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
diminuir dificuldades
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reduzir dificuldades
alternative commonly used in spoken language
São Paulo
amenizar dificuldades
frequently used in business contexts
Portugal
reduzir dificuldades
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
lighten the load
smooth the path
clear the way
take the edge off
make it easier
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