mitigate resentment
[ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt ˈrezəntmənt]
verb phrase
atenuar/mitigar ressentimento
1. to make resentment less severe or intense; to reduce feelings of bitterness or ill will
The manager's sincere apology helped mitigate resentment among the team members.
O pedido de desculpas sincero do gerente ajudou a atenuar o ressentimento entre os membros da equipe.
2. to ease or alleviate anger and dissatisfaction through conciliatory actions
To mitigate resentment, the company offered compensation and policy changes.
Para atenuar o ressentimento, a empresa ofereceu compensação e mudanças nas políticas.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, mitigating resentment is essential for workplace harmony and team productivity. Brazilian culture values personal relationships and reconciliation, so direct communication and sincere apologies are particularly effective. In the U.S., formal procedures and transparent communication are often emphasized to address and reduce resentment.
NYC Slang
smooth things over; take the edge off the beef
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