magnify the disparity
[MAG-nuh-fy thuh dis-PAR-uh-tee]
verb phrase
ampliar a disparidade
1. to make a difference or inequality appear larger or more significant than it actually is; to exaggerate or emphasize the gap between two things
The media tends to magnify the disparity between rich and poor neighborhoods.
A mídia tende a ampliar a disparidade entre os bairros ricos e pobres.
2. to increase or intensify an existing difference or imbalance
Economic policies that magnify the disparity between social classes create social tension.
Políticas econômicas que ampliam a disparidade entre classes sociais criam tensão social.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and political discourse in both Brazilian and American contexts when discussing socioeconomic issues, inequality, and policy impacts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in debates about social mobility and income inequality. The phrase carries a neutral to critical connotation, often implying that the magnification is undesirable or misleading.
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