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reduce resentments

[rɪˈdjuːs rɪˈzentmənts]
verb phrase
reduzir ressentimentos
1. to decrease or diminish feelings of anger, bitterness, or displeasure toward someone or something
The mediation session helped to reduce resentments between the two parties.
A sessão de mediação ajudou a reduzir ressentimentos entre as duas partes.
2. to lessen the intensity of negative emotions caused by perceived wrongs or injustices
Open communication can reduce resentments in relationships.
A comunicação aberta pode reduzir ressentimentos nos relacionamentos.
Synonyms
diminish resentmentslessen resentmentsease resentmentsalleviate bitternessmitigate grievances
Antonyms
increase resentmentsamplify resentmentsfoster bitternessfuel anger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir ressentimentos
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
reduzir ressentimentos
common in business and interpersonal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reduzir ressentimentos
used in counseling and mediation settings
Portugal
reduzir ressentimentos
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

bury the hatchet
let bygones be bygones
clear the air
make peace
heal old wounds
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