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minimize problems
[ˈmɪnɪmaɪz ˈprɑːbləmz]
verb phrase
minimizar problemas
1.
to reduce problems to the smallest possible level or degree; to downplay the significance or severity of difficulties
The manager tried to minimize problems by addressing issues early.
O gerente tentou minimizar problemas ao lidar com as questões no início.
2.
to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is
We shouldn't minimize problems in our relationship.
Não devemos minimizar problemas em nosso relacionamento.
Synonyms
reduce problems
downplay difficulties
lessen issues
diminish concerns
mitigate problems
Antonyms
exaggerate problems
magnify difficulties
amplify issues
maximize problems
blow out of proportion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
minimizar problemas
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
minimizar problemas
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
minimizar problemas
no significant regional variation
Portugal
minimizar problemas
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
make light of problems
sweep problems under the rug
gloss over difficulties
downplay concerns
put a band-aid on the problem
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