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maguar

[mɐ'ɡwaɾ]
verb
to bruise; to crush; to damage
1. to injure or damage something by striking or pressing
The fall maguared his arm badly.
A queda maguou seu braço muito mal.
2. to bruise fruit or delicate objects
Be careful not to maguar the peaches when packing them.
Cuidado para não maguar os pêssegos ao embalá-los.
3. to harm or hurt emotionally (figurative)
His harsh words maguared her feelings.
Suas palavras duras maguaram seus sentimentos.
Synonyms
magoarferirdanificarcontundirestragar
Antonyms
repararconsertarcurarsarar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maguar
used in some dialects, though 'magoar' is more common
Portugal
maguar
archaic or dialectal; 'magoar' is standard

Related Idioms & Phrases

maguar o coração (to break someone's heart)
maguar a honra (to hurt one's honor)
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