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suavizou

[swa.vi.ZOW]
verb
softened, smoothed, eased, mellowed
1. Third person singular preterite of 'suavizar' - to make soft, smooth, or gentle; to reduce harshness or severity
He softened his tone when speaking to the child.
Ele suavizou o tom ao falar com a criança.
2. To mitigate or ease the intensity of something
The medication suavizou the patient's pain.
O medicamento suavizou a dor do paciente.
3. To make less harsh, severe, or rigid in manner or appearance
She suavizou her features with a smile.
Ela suavizou suas feições com um sorriso.
Synonyms
amoleceuatenuoumitigouabrandouamenizoutornou macio
Antonyms
endureceuintensificouagravoupiorouacentuou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suavizou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
suavizou
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

suavizar as arestas
suavizar o tom
suavizar a situação
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