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reduce fears
[rɪˈdjuːs fɪrz]
verb phrase
reduzir medos
1.
to diminish or lessen the intensity of anxieties or apprehensions
The therapy sessions helped to reduce fears about public speaking.
As sessões de terapia ajudaram a reduzir medos sobre falar em público.
2.
to make something less frightening or intimidating
Education can reduce fears about new technologies.
A educação pode reduzir medos sobre novas tecnologias.
Synonyms
diminish fears
lessen fears
alleviate fears
ease fears
mitigate fears
calm fears
assuage fears
Antonyms
increase fears
amplify fears
heighten fears
intensify fears
magnify fears
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reduzir medos
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir medos
alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
reduzir medos
standard usage
Portugal
reduzir medos
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
face one's fears
conquer fears
overcome fears
put fears to rest
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