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soothe anxiety

[/suːð ˈæŋzaɪəti/]
verb phrase
acalmar a ansiedade
1. to calm or reduce feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease
Taking a warm bath can help soothe anxiety.
Tomar um banho quente pode ajudar a acalmar a ansiedade.
2. to provide comfort or relief from anxious thoughts or emotions
Meditation techniques soothe anxiety effectively.
Técnicas de meditação acalmam a ansiedade efetivamente.
Synonyms
calm anxietyease anxietyrelieve anxietyquiet anxietypacify anxiety
Antonyms
aggravate anxietyworsen anxietyincrease anxietytrigger anxiety

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acalmar a ansiedade
most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
acalmar a ansiedade / aliviar a ansiedade
both forms used interchangeably
São Paulo
acalmar a ansiedade
standard usage in urban professional contexts
Portugal
acalmar a ansiedade / aliviar a ansiedade
both terms acceptable; 'aliviar' sometimes preferred for relief aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the edge off
calm one's nerves
put someone's mind at ease
take a load off
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