1. to exaggerate or make complaints, resentments, or injustices appear more serious or important than they actually are
The media tends to magnify grievances in order to attract viewers.
A mídia tende a amplificar reclamações para atrair espectadores.
2. to give greater attention or prominence to complaints or perceived wrongs
Political leaders sometimes magnify grievances to rally support.
Líderes políticos às vezes amplificam reclamações para mobilizar apoio.