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weaken demands

[ˈwiːkən dɪˈmændz]
verb phrase
enfraquecer exigências
1. to reduce the strength, intensity, or rigor of requirements or claims
The union decided to weaken demands in order to reach a compromise with management.
O sindicato decidiu enfraquecer as exigências para chegar a um acordo com a administração.
2. to make less forceful or assertive in presenting conditions or requirements
The government was forced to weaken demands after international pressure.
O governo foi forçado a enfraquecer as exigências após pressão internacional.
Synonyms
reduce demandslower demandssoften demandsrelax demandsease demands
Antonyms
strengthen demandsintensify demandsharden demandsreinforce demands

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfraquecer exigências
standard usage in business and negotiation contexts
São Paulo
afrouxar exigências
commonly used in commercial and labor negotiations
Portugal
atenuar exigências
formal usage in diplomatic and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

back down from demands
give ground on demands
compromise on demands
soften one's stance
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