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lowered

[ˈloʊərd]
verb (past tense/past participle)
abaixado, diminuído, reduzido
1. moved something to a lower position
He lowered the blinds to block the sunlight.
Ele abaixou as persianas para bloquear a luz solar.
2. reduced in amount, degree, or intensity
The company lowered its prices to attract more customers.
A empresa reduziu seus preços para atrair mais clientes.
3. made quieter or softer
She lowered her voice so no one could hear.
Ela abaixou a voz para que ninguém ouvisse.
4. diminished in rank, status, or dignity
His reputation was lowered by the scandal.
Sua reputação foi prejudicada pelo escândalo.
Synonyms
reduceddecreaseddiminisheddroppeddescendedweakened
Antonyms
raisedincreasedelevatedheightenedamplifiedstrengthened

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abaixado, reduzido
Most common usage in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
abaixado
Slightly more informal preference
São Paulo
reduzido, diminuído
Formal and business contexts preferred
Portugal
baixado, reduzido
Alternative forms with minor phonetic differences

Related Idioms & Phrases

lower one's guard
lower the bar
lower one's sights
lower the boom
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