understate differences
[/ˌʌndərˈsteɪt ˈdɪfərənsɪz/]
verb phrase
minimizar diferenças
1. to represent or describe differences as being smaller, less important, or less significant than they actually are
The report understates differences between the two groups to avoid conflict.
O relatório minimiza as diferenças entre os dois grupos para evitar conflito.
2. to deliberately downplay or de-emphasize distinctions between things, people, or ideas
Politicians often understate differences in their policies to appeal to a broader audience.
Políticos frequentemente minimizam diferenças em suas políticas para atrair um público mais amplo.
3. to fail to adequately acknowledge or highlight important distinctions
The study understates differences in healthcare outcomes between different populations.
O estudo subestima as diferenças nos resultados de saúde entre diferentes populações.
This phrase is commonly used in business, political, and diplomatic contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. In Brazilian Portuguese media and politics, 'minimizar diferenças' is frequently used when discussing consensus-building or conflict avoidance in negotiations. In the USA, the phrase often appears in discussions about political polarization and media representation of social divisions.
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