lessen fears

[ˈlesən fɪrz]

verb phrase

diminuir medos

1. to reduce the intensity or severity of fears; to make someone less afraid

The counselor's words helped lessen fears about the upcoming surgery.

As palavras do conselheiro ajudaram a diminuir os medos sobre a cirurgia futura.

2. to alleviate anxiety or worry by providing reassurance or relief

Clear communication can lessen fears among employees during organizational changes.

A comunicação clara pode diminuir os medos entre os funcionários durante mudanças organizacionais.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

diminuir medos

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

tirar os medos

Colloquial variant meaning to take away fears

São Paulo

reduzir medos

More formal/technical usage

Portugal

atenuar medos

Preferred in European Portuguese

set someone's mind at ease

put someone's fears to rest

face one's fears

conquer one's fears

dispel fears

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