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maximize inequality

[ˈmæksɪmaɪz ɪnˈɪkwɑːləti]
verb phrase
maximizar a desigualdade
1. to increase or intensify disparities in wealth, resources, opportunities, or social status to the greatest possible extent
The policy was designed to maximize inequality between different social classes.
A política foi elaborada para maximizar a desigualdade entre diferentes classes sociais.
2. to deliberately take actions that widen the gap between privileged and underprivileged groups
Critics argued the tax plan would maximize inequality in the country.
Críticos argumentaram que o plano tributário maximizaria a desigualdade no país.
Synonyms
increase inequalitywiden the wealth gapexacerbate disparitiesintensify social divisions
Antonyms
minimize inequalityreduce disparitiespromote equalitynarrow the wealth gap

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maximizar a desigualdade
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ampliar a desigualdade
alternative phrasing used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
maximizar a desigualdade
formal usage in political and economic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

widen the divide
increase the gap
deepen divisions
push further apart
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