suppress grievances
[/səˈpres ˈɡrɪvənsɪz/]
verb phrase
reprimir reclamações
1. to forcibly prevent the expression or discussion of complaints or dissatisfactions
The government attempted to suppress grievances by restricting public protests.
O governo tentou reprimir reclamações ao restringir protestos públicos.
2. to deliberately ignore or hide legitimate complaints and concerns
The company tried to suppress grievances from its employees about unsafe working conditions.
A empresa tentou reprimir reclamações dos funcionários sobre condições de trabalho inseguras.
3. to use authority or force to prevent people from voicing their dissatisfaction
Authoritarian regimes often suppress grievances to maintain control.
Regimes autoritários frequentemente reprimem reclamações para manter o controle.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions of labor rights, human rights, and political freedom in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it often refers to concerns about authoritarian governance and worker exploitation. In the USA, it appears frequently in discussions about corporate accountability and democratic freedoms.
NYC Slang
shut down complaints; clamp down on beefs
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