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quicken the end
[/ˈkwɪkən ðə ɛnd/]
verb phrase
apressar o fim
1.
to make something end sooner; to accelerate the conclusion or termination of something
The medication will quicken the end of his suffering.
O medicamento vai apressar o fim do seu sofrimento.
2.
to hasten death or the final moment
The disease quickened the end of his life.
A doença apressou o fim da sua vida.
Synonyms
hasten the end
accelerate the conclusion
speed up the finale
bring closer to an end
Antonyms
prolong the end
delay the conclusion
extend the duration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apressar o fim
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
apressar o fim
Standard usage in Portugal
Brazil
acelerar o fim
Alternative, more technical usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
hasten one's end
bring about the end
precipitate the final moment
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