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Humanidades ACT - Conflito e conformidade

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a conflito e conformidade, como "mediar", "acatar", "incursão", etc. que o ajudarão a se sair bem nos seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

(of two ideas, opinions, etc.) to oppose each other

opor-se,  entrar em conflito

opor-se, entrar em conflito

Ex: His actions often conflict with his stated intentions .Suas ações frequentemente **entram em conflito** com suas intenções declaradas.
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to combat
[verbo]

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

combater, lutar contra

combater, lutar contra

Ex: Governments must collaborate to combat international terrorism .Os governos devem colaborar para **combater** o terrorismo internacional.
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to impose
[verbo]

to force someone to do what they do not want

impor, forçar

impor, forçar

Ex: Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children .Os pais devem orientar e apoiar em vez de **impor** suas escolhas de carreira aos filhos.
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to inflict
[verbo]

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

infligir, causar

infligir, causar

Ex: The war inflicted lasting trauma on the survivors .A guerra **infligiu** um trauma duradouro aos sobreviventes.
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to object to the legality or acceptability of something

impugnar, desafiar

impugnar, desafiar

Ex: The defendant decided to challenge the validity of the evidence presented in court .O réu decidiu **contestrar** a validade das provas apresentadas no tribunal.
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to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

perseguir, maltratar

perseguir, maltratar

Ex: The group was persecuted for their unconventional lifestyle and beliefs .O grupo foi **perseguido** por seu estilo de vida e crenças não convencionais.
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to feud
[verbo]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

brigar, estar em conflito

brigar, estar em conflito

Ex: The siblings feuded over their inheritance after the parents passed away .Os irmãos **brigaram** por sua herança após os pais falecerem.
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to contest
[verbo]

to formally oppose or challenge a decision or a statement

contestar, impugnar

contestar, impugnar

Ex: They filed paperwork to contest the patent granted to their competitor .Eles apresentaram documentação para **contestarem** a patente concedida ao seu concorrente.
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to abduct
[verbo]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

sequestrar, raptar

sequestrar, raptar

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will likely abduct more victims .Se as medidas de segurança falharem, os criminosos provavelmente **sequestrarão** mais vítimas.
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to protest
[verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar, manifestar

protestar, manifestar

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .O acusado **protestou** contra as acusações contra ele, mantendo sua inocência.
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to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

derrubar, destituir

derrubar, destituir

Ex: The uprising aimed to overturn the autocratic ruler and establish a more democratic system .A revolta visava **derrubar** o governante autocrático e estabelecer um sistema mais democrático.
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to subvert
[verbo]

to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers

subverter, derrubar

subverter, derrubar

Ex: The coup d'état successfully subverted the existing government .O golpe de Estado **derrubou** com sucesso o governo existente.
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to invade
[verbo]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

invadir, ocupar militarmente

invadir, ocupar militarmente

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .Os governos ao redor do mundo estão atualmente considerando se **invadem** ou perseguem soluções diplomáticas.
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to tussle
[verbo]

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

brigar, lutar

brigar, lutar

Ex: Siblings playfully tussled for control of the TV remote , each wanting to choose the channel .Irmãos **brigaram** brincando pelo controle do controle remoto da TV, cada um querendo escolher o canal.
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to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

conspirar, maquinar

conspirar, maquinar

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile figures conspiring to manipulate public opinion .O escândalo político envolveu figuras de alto perfil **conspirando** para manipular a opinião pública.
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to coerce
[verbo]

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

coagir, forçar

coagir, forçar

Ex: The manager is coercing employees to work longer hours without proper compensation .O gerente está **coagindo** os funcionários a trabalhar horas extras sem compensação adequada.
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to force someone to act in a certain way

obrigar, forçar

obrigar, forçar

Ex: Social expectations constrained them to conform to traditional gender roles .As expectativas sociais os **obrigavam** a se conformarem com os papéis tradicionais de gênero.
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to assail
[verbo]

to launch a vigorous or violent attack on someone or something, either physically or verbally

assaltar, atacar violentamente

assaltar, atacar violentamente

Ex: The defense attorney tried to assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand .O advogado de defesa tentou **atacar** a credibilidade da testemunha-chave no banco.
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to bar
[verbo]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

impedir, proibir

impedir, proibir

Ex: The school administration barred students from bringing electronic devices into the examination room to prevent cheating .A administração da escola **proibiu** os alunos de levarem dispositivos eletrônicos para a sala de exames para evitar fraudes.
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to mediate
[verbo]

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

mediar, intermediar

mediar, intermediar

Ex: The couple decided to enlist the services of a marriage counselor to mediate their disagreements .O casal decidiu contratar os serviços de um conselheiro matrimonial para **mediar** seus desentendimentos.
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to appease
[verbo]

to end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands

aplacar, acalmar

aplacar, acalmar

Ex: Ongoing negotiations are currently aimed at appeasing the concerns of both parties .As negociações em curso estão atualmente voltadas para **aplacar** as preocupações de ambas as partes.
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to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence

subjugar, dominar

subjugar, dominar

Ex: The security forces worked to overpower the armed intruders and secure the area .As forças de segurança trabalharam para **subjugar** os intrusos armados e garantir a área.
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to defy
[verbo]

to refuse to respect a person of authority or to observe a law, rule, etc.

desafiar, desobedecer

desafiar, desobedecer

Ex: The activists are defying the government 's attempt to suppress freedom of speech .Os ativistas **desafiam** a tentativa do governo de suprimir a liberdade de expressão.
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campaign
[substantivo]

a set of actions organized in order to serve a political purpose

campanha

campanha

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adversary
[substantivo]

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

adversário, oponente

adversário, oponente

Ex: The general planned his tactics carefully to counter the enemy 's adversary.O general planejou cuidadosamente suas táticas para combater o **adversário** do inimigo.
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assault
[substantivo]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

agressão, assalto

agressão, assalto

Ex: The assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .O **assalto** foi captado por câmeras de vigilância, fornecendo provas cruciais para a investigação.
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armament
[substantivo]

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

armamento

armamento

Ex: The arms manufacturer showcased its latest armament innovations, attracting interest from various military branches around the world.O fabricante de armas exibiu suas últimas inovações em **armamento**, atraindo o interesse de vários ramos militares ao redor do mundo.
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onslaught
[substantivo]

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

investida,  ofensiva

investida, ofensiva

Ex: In the final stages of the war , the combined forces launched a coordinated naval and aerial onslaught, leading to the enemy 's surrender .Nos estágios finais da guerra, as forças combinadas lançaram um **ataque** naval e aéreo coordenado, levando à rendição do inimigo.
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dissension
[substantivo]

disagreement or conflict within a group expected to collaborate

dissensão,  desacordo

dissensão, desacordo

Ex: The political party , once united , was now torn by dissension and infighting .O partido político, uma vez unido, estava agora dividido pela **dissensão** e por conflitos internos.
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hostility
[substantivo]

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

hostilidade, animadversão

hostilidade, animadversão

Ex: He could sense the hostility in her voice , even though she tried to remain calm .Ele podia sentir a **hostilidade** na voz dela, mesmo que ela tentasse permanecer calma.
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nemesis
[substantivo]

a formidable opponent or persistent force that causes misery, defeat, or downfall

inimigo mortal, némesis

inimigo mortal, némesis

Ex: His arrogance was his ultimate nemesis, leading to his professional and personal downfall .Sua arrogância foi seu **nêmesis** final, levando à sua queda profissional e pessoal.
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contention
[substantivo]

a state of heated disagreement, often coming from different viewpoints or interests

contenda, discórdia

contenda, discórdia

Ex: The historical account was a source of contention among scholars .O relato histórico foi uma fonte de **contenda** entre os estudiosos.
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incursion
[substantivo]

a sudden and brief attack to other territory, especially in large numbers and across a border

incursão

incursão

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fort
[substantivo]

a strong building or area where soldiers stay to defend against enemies

forte

forte

Ex: The fort was strategically positioned to guard the coastline .O **forte** foi posicionado estrategicamente para guardar o litoral.
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confrontation
[substantivo]

a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups

confronto,  enfrentamento

confronto, enfrentamento

Ex: The heated confrontation in the courtroom arose from conflicting testimonies of the witnesses .O **confronto** acalorado no tribunal surgiu de depoimentos conflitantes das testemunhas.
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raid
[substantivo]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

incursão, ataque surpresa

incursão, ataque surpresa

Ex: The historical reenactment included a dramatic portrayal of a Viking raid on a coastal settlement .A reconstituição histórica incluiu uma representação dramática de um **ataque** viking a um assentamento costeiro.
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defenseless
[adjetivo]

being without protection or means of defending oneself from harm or attack

indefeso, desprotegido

indefeso, desprotegido

Ex: The storm left many homes defenseless, exposing them to the elements .A tempestade deixou muitas casas **indefesas**, expondo-as aos elementos.
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disobedient
[adjetivo]

refusing or failing to follow rules, orders, or instructions, often showing resistance to authority

desobediente, rebelde

desobediente, rebelde

Ex: The company 's disobedient employee faced disciplinary action for not adhering to workplace policies .O funcionário **desobediente** da empresa enfrentou ação disciplinar por não aderir às políticas do local de trabalho.
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combative
[adjetivo]

eager or inclined to engage in fighting or arguing

combativo, belicoso

combativo, belicoso

Ex: The meeting quickly became tense due to the combative remarks made by several attendees .A reunião rapidamente ficou tensa devido aos comentários **combativos** feitos por vários participantes.
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forcibly
[advérbio]

with a significant amount of physical strength or authority

forçosamente, com força

forçosamente, com força

Ex: The suspect was forcibly restrained by the security guards until the authorities arrived .O suspeito foi **forçosamente** contido pelos guardas de segurança até as autoridades chegarem.
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to abide
[verbo]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

suportar, tolerar

suportar, tolerar

Ex: She ca n't abide people who are consistently dishonest .Ela não consegue **tolerar** pessoas que são constantemente desonestas.
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to comply
[verbo]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

cumprir, obedecer

cumprir, obedecer

Ex: Last month , the construction team complied with the revised building codes .No mês passado, a equipe de construção **cumpriu** os códigos de construção revisados.
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to adhere
[verbo]

to devotedly follow or support something, such as a rule, belief, plan, etc.

aderir, seguir fielmente

aderir, seguir fielmente

Ex: He adheres to the teachings of his faith and practices them devoutly.Ele **aderes** aos ensinamentos de sua fé e os pratica devotamente.
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to embrace
[verbo]

to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own

adotar, abraçar

adotar, abraçar

Ex: In order to stay competitive , the business had to embrace digital marketing strategies and expand its online presence .Para se manter competitiva, a empresa teve que **adotar** estratégias de marketing digital e expandir sua presença online.
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compromise
[substantivo]

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

compromisso

compromisso

Ex: The new agreement was a compromise that took both cultural and legal perspectives into account .O novo acordo foi um **compromisso** que levou em conta tanto as perspectivas culturais quanto legais.
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resolution
[substantivo]

the act of resolving a problem or disagreement

resolução, solução

resolução, solução

Ex: After hours of negotiation , they finally reached a resolution to the dispute .Após horas de negociação, eles finalmente chegaram a uma **resolução** para a disputa.
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reconciliation
[substantivo]

the act of becoming friendly with someone once more after ending a disagreement

reconciliação

reconciliação

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submissive
[adjetivo]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

submisso, dócil

submisso, dócil

Ex: His submissive behavior in the relationship showed his willingness to prioritize his partner ’s needs over his own .Seu comportamento **submisso** no relacionamento mostrou sua disposição para priorizar as necessidades de seu parceiro em detrimento das suas.
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