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make harder
[meɪk ˈhɑːrdər]
verb phrase
tornar mais difícil
1.
to increase the difficulty or complexity of something
The new regulations make harder for small businesses to operate.
As novas regulamentações tornam mais difícil para as pequenas empresas operarem.
2.
to make something physically harder or more solid
Heat can make harder the metal used in construction.
O calor pode tornar o metal mais duro usado na construção.
3.
to intensify or strengthen effort or resistance
They decided to make harder their stance on negotiations.
Decidiram tornar sua posição mais rígida nas negociações.
Synonyms
complicate
make more difficult
toughen
strengthen
solidify
Antonyms
make easier
simplify
soften
weaken
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tornar mais difícil
standard usage
São Paulo
dificultar
common alternative verb form
Portugal
tornar mais difícil
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
up the ante
raise the bar
make it tougher
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