Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

abalar

verb
/əˈbɑː.lɑːr/
Definition
To shake or disturb; to unsettle or cause instability.
Examples
  • Os ventos fortes podem abalar as árvores durante a tempestade.
  • A notícia do evento inesperado abalou a comunidade.
  • Ele tentou não abalar sua confiança com críticas.
Meaning
The act of causing movement or disruption in a physical or metaphorical sense, often leading to emotional or structural upheaval.
Synonyms
  • abalroar
  • turbilhar
  • agitar
  • mover