mitigate fears
[ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt fɪrz]
verb phrase
mitigar medos / aliviar temores
1. to make fears or anxieties less severe or serious; to reduce the intensity of someone's concerns or worries
The company released a statement to mitigate fears about job losses.
A empresa divulgou um comunicado para mitigar temores sobre demissões.
2. to take action to calm or reassure someone who is worried or anxious about something
The government implemented new safety measures to mitigate fears among residents.
O governo implementou novas medidas de segurança para aliviar os temores da população.
3. to diminish or lessen the strength of apprehension or dread
Clear communication can help mitigate fears during uncertain times.
A comunicação clara pode ajudar a mitigar medos durante tempos incertos.
This phrase is commonly used in corporate communications, public health announcements, and political discourse in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'mitigar medos' is increasingly used in formal contexts, while 'aliviar temores' remains more traditional. The concept reflects the importance of crisis communication and public reassurance in modern society.
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