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Humanidades ACT - Conflito e Conformidade

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a conflito e conformidade, como “mediar”, “abide”, “raid”, etc., que o ajudarão a se sair bem em seus ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

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

conflitar, entrar em conflito

conflitar, entrar em conflito

Ex: His actions conflict with his stated intentions .
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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 combat international terrorism .
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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 impose their career choices on their children .
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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 inflicted lasting trauma on the survivors .
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to object to the legality or acceptability of something

contestar, impugnar

contestar, impugnar

Ex: The defendant decided challenge the validity of the evidence presented in court .
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to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

perseguir, perseguir injustamente

perseguir, perseguir injustamente

Ex: The group persecuted for their unconventional lifestyle and beliefs .
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to feud
[verbo]

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

feudar, ter uma rixa

feudar, ter uma rixa

Ex: The feuded over their inheritance after the parents passed away .
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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 contest the patent granted to their competitor .
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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 abduct more victims .
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to protest
[verbo]

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

protestar, manifestações

protestar, manifestações

Ex: The protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .
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to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders

derrubar, depôr

derrubar, depôr

Ex: The uprising aimed overturn the autocratic ruler and establish a more democratic system .
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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 subverted the existing government .
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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

invadir, ocupar

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .
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to tussle
[verbo]

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

lutar, brigar

lutar, brigar

Ex: Siblings tussled for control of the TV remote , each wanting to choose the channel .
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to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

conspirar, conluiar

conspirar, conluiar

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile conspiring to manipulate public opinion .
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to coerce
[verbo]

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

coagir, forçar

coagir, forçar

Ex: The manager coercing employees to work longer hours without proper compensation .
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to force someone to act in a certain way

constranger, forçar

constranger, forçar

Ex: Social constrained them to conform to traditional gender roles .
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to assail
[verbo]

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

assaltar, atacar

assaltar, atacar

Ex: The defense attorney tried assail the credibility of the key witness on the stand .
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to bar
[verbo]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

impedir, barrar

impedir, barrar

Ex: The school barred students from bringing electronic devices into the examination room to prevent cheating .
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to mediate
[verbo]

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

mediar, intervir

mediar, intervir

Ex: The couple decided to enlist the services of a marriage counselor mediate their disagreements .
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to appease
[verbo]

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

aplacar, satisfazer

aplacar, satisfazer

Ex: Ongoing negotiations are currently aimed appeasing the concerns of both parties .
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to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence

dominar, subjugar

dominar, subjugar

Ex: The security forces worked overpower the armed intruders and secure the area .
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to defy
[verbo]

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

desafiar, ignorar

desafiar, ignorar

Ex: The activists defying the government 's attempt to suppress freedom of speech .
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campaign
[substantivo]

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

campanha, campanha política

campanha, campanha política

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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 enemyadversary.
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assault
[substantivo]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

agressão, ataque

agressão, ataque

Ex: assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .
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armament
[substantivo]

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

armamento, armas

armamento, armas

Ex: The arms manufacturer showcased its latest armament innovations, attracting interest from various military branches around the world.
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onslaught
[substantivo]

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

ataque, ofensiva

ataque, ofensiva

Ex: In the final stages of the war , the combined forces launched a coordinated naval and onslaught, leading to the enemy 's surrender .
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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 dissension and infighting .
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hostility
[substantivo]

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

hostilidade, inimizade

hostilidade, inimizade

Ex: He could sense hostility in her voice , even though she tried to remain calm .
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nemesis
[substantivo]

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

inimigo, rival

inimigo, rival

Ex: His arrogance was his nemesis, leading to his professional and personal downfall .
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contention
[substantivo]

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

controvérsia, conflito

controvérsia, conflito

Ex: The historical account was a source contention among scholars .
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incursion
[substantivo]

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

incursão, incursão militar

incursão, incursão militar

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fort
[substantivo]

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

forte, fortaleza

forte, fortaleza

Ex: fort was strategically positioned to guard the coastline .
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confrontation
[substantivo]

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

confrontação, conflito

confrontação, conflito

Ex: The confrontation in the courtroom arose from conflicting testimonies of the witnesses .
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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 raid on a coastal settlement .
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defenseless
[adjetivo]

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

desprotegido, indefeso

desprotegido, indefeso

Ex: The storm left many defenseless, exposing them to the elements .
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disobedient
[adjetivo]

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

desobediente, indisciplinado

desobediente, indisciplinado

Ex: The companydisobedient employee faced disciplinary action for not adhering to workplace policies .
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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 combative remarks made by several attendees .
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forcibly
[advérbio]

with a significant amount of physical strength or authority

forçosamente, com força

forçosamente, com força

Ex: The suspect forcibly restrained by the security guards until the authorities arrived .
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to abide
[verbo]

(always negative) to tolerate someone or something

tolerar, suportar

tolerar, suportar

Ex: She caabide people who are consistently dishonest .
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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 complied with the revised building codes .
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to adhere
[verbo]

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

aderir, cumprir

aderir, cumprir

Ex: He adheres to the teachings of his faith and practices them devoutly.
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to embrace
[verbo]

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

abraçar, adotar

abraçar, adotar

Ex: In order to stay competitive , the business embrace digital marketing strategies and expand its online presence .
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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, conciliação

compromisso, conciliação

Ex: The new agreement was compromise that took both cultural and legal perspectives into account .
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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 resolution to the dispute .
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reconciliation
[substantivo]

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

reconciliação, reconcilamento

reconciliação, reconcilamento

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submissive
[adjetivo]

showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

submisso, submissa

submisso, submissa

Ex: submissive behavior in the relationship showed his willingness to prioritize his partner ’s needs over his own .
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