Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Whittle away

To reduce, diminish, or destroy something gradually over a period of time.

Wither

To fall into a state of decay; to become dry and shriveled, typically as a plant.

Wretched

In a very unhappy or unfortunate state; deeply afflicted or distressed.

gaunt

Lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.

machiavellian

Cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career.

machination

A crafty and involved plot, scheme, or maneuver directed against a person or institution.

magnetometer

An instrument used for measuring magnetic forces, especially the Earth's magnetism.

magnetosphere

The region of space surrounding an astronomical body in which the charged particles are manipulated or controlled by that body's magnetic field.

malfeasance

Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

maxim

A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

mediate

Intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.

merbromin

An organomercury disodium salt used as a topical antiseptic for minor cuts and scrapes, commonly known by the brand name Mercurochrome.