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lessen problems

[ˈlesən ˈprɒbləmz]
verb phrase
reduzir problemas
1. to make problems smaller in degree, intensity, or importance; to diminish or alleviate difficulties
We need to lessen problems in our community by improving communication.
Precisamos reduzir os problemas em nossa comunidade melhorando a comunicação.
2. to decrease the severity or impact of existing issues
These new policies will lessen problems related to workplace safety.
Essas novas políticas vão reduzir os problemas relacionados à segurança no trabalho.
Synonyms
reduce problemsdiminish difficultiesalleviate issuesmitigate problemsdecrease troublesease difficulties
Antonyms
increase problemsaggravate difficultiesexacerbate issuesworsen troublesamplify problems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir problemas / diminuir problemas
Both terms are commonly used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abrandar os problemas
Less formal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
reduzir/minorar problemas
More formal, business context
Portugal
minorar problemas / reduzir dificuldades
More formal Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the edge off problems
lighten the load
ease the burden
cut down on difficulties
smooth over issues
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