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lessen force
[ˈlesən fɔrs]
verb phrase
diminuir a força
1.
to reduce the strength, intensity, or power of something
The medication will lessen the force of the pain.
O medicamento vai diminuir a força da dor.
2.
to weaken or make less intense
The new regulations lessen the force of the previous law.
Os novos regulamentos diminuem a força da lei anterior.
Synonyms
reduce force
weaken
diminish
attenuate
mitigate
soften
ease
Antonyms
increase force
strengthen
intensify
amplify
enhance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
diminuir a força
most common usage
São Paulo
reduzir a força
alternative form
Portugal
diminuir a intensidade
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the edge off
tone down
dial back
blunt the impact
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