damage trust
[/ˈdæmɪdʒ trʌst/]
verb phrase
prejudicar a confiança
1. to harm or weaken someone's confidence or belief in another person, organization, or institution
The scandal will damage trust in the government.
O escândalo vai prejudicar a confiança no governo.
2. to act in a way that reduces the likelihood that someone will rely on or believe in you in the future
Lying to your partner can damage trust in the relationship.
Mentir para seu parceiro pode prejudicar a confiança no relacionamento.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, trust is considered fundamental to personal relationships, business dealings, and institutional credibility. Damaging trust is viewed as a serious transgression with potentially long-lasting consequences. In Brazilian culture, personal relationships (relacionamentos pessoais) are especially important, making trust damage particularly significant in family and friendship contexts.
NYC Slang
lose somebody's trust
Related Idioms & Phrases
break someone's trust
lose someone's confidence
throw someone under the bus
stab someone in the back
put a dent in someone's credibility
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