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reduce differences
[rɪˈdjuːs ˈdɪfərənsɪz]
verb phrase
reduzir diferenças
1.
to make differences smaller or less significant; to narrow the gap between two or more things
The new policy aims to reduce differences between rich and poor communities.
A nova política visa reduzir diferenças entre comunidades ricas e pobres.
2.
to minimize or lessen disagreements or disparities
Both parties are working to reduce differences in their negotiations.
Ambas as partes estão trabalhando para reduzir diferenças em suas negociações.
Synonyms
narrow the gap
bridge the gap
minimize differences
lessen disparities
narrow differences
diminish gaps
Antonyms
increase differences
widen the gap
amplify disparities
accentuate differences
exacerbate gaps
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reduzir diferenças
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reduzir diferenças
common in business and political discourse
Portugal
reduzir diferenças
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
bridge the gap
close the divide
find common ground
meet halfway
iron out differences
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