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tackle discrimination

[/ˈtækəl dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/]
verb phrase
combater a discriminação
1. To actively address, confront, or work to eliminate discrimination in any form
The government has committed to tackle discrimination in the workplace.
O governo se comprometeu a combater a discriminação no local de trabalho.
2. To take action against prejudicial treatment based on race, gender, religion, or other characteristics
Organizations are tackling discrimination through policy reforms and education.
As organizações estão combatendo a discriminação através de reformas políticas e educação.
Synonyms
fight discriminationaddress discriminationcombat discriminationconfront discriminationeliminate discrimination
Antonyms
promote discriminationenable discriminationperpetuate discrimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
combater a discriminação
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
São Paulo
enfrentar a discriminação
Alternative common usage in business and institutional contexts
Portugal
combater a discriminação
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a stand against discrimination
stamp out discrimination
root out discrimination
fight discrimination tooth and nail
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