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reduce enthusiasm

[rɪˈdjuːs ɛnˈθjuːziæzəm]
verb phrase
reduzir o entusiasmo
1. to decrease or diminish someone's or one's own level of excitement, eagerness, or passionate interest in something
The bad weather did not reduce our enthusiasm for the outdoor event.
O mau tempo não reduziu nosso entusiasmo pelo evento ao ar livre.
2. to make someone less eager or excited about a particular activity or goal
Critical feedback can sometimes reduce enthusiasm among team members.
Críticas construtivas podem às vezes reduzir o entusiasmo entre os membros da equipe.
Synonyms
dampen enthusiasmdiminish enthusiasmlessen enthusiasmcool one's ardortone down excitement
Antonyms
increase enthusiasmboost enthusiasmenhance enthusiasmfoster enthusiasmkindle enthusiasm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir o entusiasmo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir a animação
colloquial alternative using 'animação'
São Paulo
reduzir o entusiasmo
formal and standard usage
Portugal
reduzir o entusiasmo
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the wind out of someone's sails
throw cold water on something
pour cold water on enthusiasm
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