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reduce hopes
[/rɪˈdjuːs hoʊps/]
verb phrase
reduzir esperanças
1.
To lower or diminish the level of optimism or expectation about something
The bad news will reduce hopes for a quick recovery.
As más notícias vão reduzir esperanças de uma recuperação rápida.
2.
To make someone less optimistic or confident about a desired outcome
The recent setbacks have reduced hopes among the team members.
Os reveses recentes reduziram esperanças entre os membros da equipe.
Synonyms
lower expectations
diminish hopes
dampen expectations
discourage
dampen spirits
Antonyms
raise hopes
increase expectations
boost morale
encourage
inspire hope
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reduzir esperanças
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
reduzir esperanças
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
reduzir esperanças
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
dash someone's hopes
crush someone's dreams
bring someone down to earth
pour cold water on hopes
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