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soften the conclusion

[ˈsɔfən ðə kənˈkluːʒən]
verb phrase
suavizar a conclusão
1. To make a conclusion less harsh, severe, or absolute by using milder language or qualifications
The author decided to soften the conclusion to avoid offending readers.
O autor decidiu suavizar a conclusão para evitar ofender os leitores.
2. To reduce the impact or force of a concluding statement by making it more moderate or diplomatic
She softened the conclusion by acknowledging opposing viewpoints.
Ela suavizou a conclusão reconhecendo pontos de vista opostos.
Synonyms
moderate the conclusiontone down the conclusionmitigate the conclusionweaken the conclusiondilute the conclusion
Antonyms
strengthen the conclusionreinforce the conclusionharden the conclusionsharpen the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suavizar a conclusão
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
suavizar a conclusão
standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
amenizar a conclusão
alternative common usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ease off on the conclusion
pull back on the conclusion
water down the conclusion
take the edge off the conclusion
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