damage self-esteem

[ˈdæmɪdʒ ˌsɛlfˈɛstiːm]

verb phrase

prejudicar a autoestima

1. to harm or reduce someone's confidence in their own worth and abilities

Constant criticism can damage self-esteem in children.

A crítica constante pode prejudicar a autoestima das crianças.

2. to diminish someone's sense of personal value or dignity

Bullying damages self-esteem and can lead to depression.

O assédio moral prejudica a autoestima e pode levar à depressão.

NYC Slang

wreck someone's confidence; mess with someone's head

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

prejudicar a autoestima

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

estragar a autoestima

colloquial alternative

São Paulo

prejudicar a autoestima

formal standard usage

Portugal

prejudicar a autoconfiança

also uses 'magoar a dignidade'

take someone down a peg

knock someone's confidence

dent someone's armor

shake someone's confidence

undermine someone's belief in themselves

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