obliterate differences
[/əˈblɪtəreɪt ˈdɪfərənsəz/]
verb phrase
apagar as diferenças
1. to completely destroy, remove, or eliminate the distinctions or variations between things; to make differences imperceptible or nonexistent
The new technology aims to obliterate differences between social classes.
A nova tecnologia visa apagar as diferenças entre as classes sociais.
2. to cause something to be forgotten or no longer noticeable through overwhelming force or effect
His charisma seemed to obliterate differences among the group members.
Seu carisma parecia apagar as diferenças entre os membros do grupo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'apagar as diferenças' is commonly used in social, political, and educational contexts to discuss equality and social cohesion. In American English, the phrase is often used in discussions about technology, globalization, and social integration. The concept reflects values around unity and equality in both cultures, though the emphasis may differ based on social context.
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