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weaken hopes
[ˈwiːkən hoʊps]
verb phrase
enfraquecer esperanças
1.
to make hopes less strong or confident; to reduce optimism or expectation
The latest economic report weakened hopes for a quick recovery.
O último relatório econômico enfraqueceu esperanças de uma recuperação rápida.
2.
to diminish the likelihood or possibility of achieving a desired outcome
The scandal weakened hopes that he would win the election.
O escândalo enfraqueceu esperanças de que ele ganhasse a eleição.
Synonyms
diminish hopes
reduce optimism
dampen expectations
undermine confidence
discourage
demoralize
Antonyms
strengthen hopes
boost optimism
raise expectations
inspire confidence
encourage
embolden
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
enfraquecer esperanças
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
enfraquecer esperanças
standard European Portuguese equivalent
General Brazilian
abalar esperanças
alternative usage meaning to shake or disturb hopes
Related Idioms & Phrases
dash someone's hopes
pin one's hopes on
hope against hope
lose heart
give up hope
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