amenizar

A medida pode amenizar os efeitos da crise.
The measure may mitigate the effects of the crisis.
A sombra ajuda a amenizar o calor.
The shade helps ease the heat.
Uma conversa franca amenizou a tensão.
An honest conversation eased the tension.
Ela tentou amenizar o conflito entre os colegas.
She tried to ease the conflict between colleagues.
O remédio ameniza a dor, mas não a elimina.
The medicine eases the pain but does not eliminate it.

Similar words

suavizar

atenuar

A sombra ajuda a amenizar o calor.
The shade helps ease the heat.
Ela tentou amenizar o conflito entre os colegas.
She tried to ease the conflict between colleagues.
A medida pode amenizar os efeitos da crise.
The measure may mitigate the effects of the crisis.
Uma conversa franca amenizou a tensão.
An honest conversation eased the tension.
O remédio ameniza a dor, mas não a elimina.
The medicine eases the pain but does not eliminate it.

suavizar

atenuar

From ameno, pleasant or mild, plus -izar.

What does amenizar mean?

Make an unpleasant condition less severe or more bearable.

Does it mean eliminate completely?

No. It means make less severe.

Can it apply to tension?

Yes. A conversation can amenizar tension.

What is the past participle?

Amenizado or amenizada.

How is amenizar pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /aməniˈzaʁ/.

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