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compromising a relationship

[KOM-pruh-my-zing uh ri-LAY-shun-ship]
verb phrase
comprometendo um relacionamento
1. Putting a relationship at risk by doing something that damages trust, loyalty, or integrity
His infidelity is compromising their relationship.
A infidelidade dele está comprometendo o relacionamento deles.
2. Making mutual concessions to reach agreement or resolve conflict in a relationship
They are compromising on where to live after marriage.
Eles estão fazendo concessões sobre onde morar após o casamento.
3. Weakening or undermining the foundation of a romantic or personal relationship
Constant lies are compromising their trust.
Mentiras constantes estão comprometendo a confiança deles.
NYC Slang
messing up the relationship; messin' with the relationship
Synonyms
damaging a relationshipjeopardizing a relationshipundermining a relationshipweakening a relationshipthreatening a relationship
Antonyms
strengthening a relationshipbuilding trustsupporting a relationshippreserving a relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometendo um relacionamento
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ferindo um relacionamento
Colloquial; emphasizes emotional damage
São Paulo
prejudicando um relacionamento
Formal business or serious context
Portugal
prejudicar uma relação
Portuguese European usage; 'relação' is more common than 'relacionamento'

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting a strain on a relationship
rocking the boat
burning bridges
crossing the line
breaking trust
hitting rock bottom
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