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damaging a relationship

[/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
verb phrase
prejudicar um relacionamento
1. causing harm, hurt, or deterioration to a romantic or personal relationship
His infidelity was damaging a relationship that had lasted ten years.
Sua infidelidade estava prejudicando um relacionamento que durava dez anos.
2. engaging in actions or behaviors that weaken trust, communication, or emotional connection between people
Constant criticism is damaging a relationship over time.
Crítica constante está prejudicando o relacionamento ao longo do tempo.
NYC Slang
messin' up a relationship; torpedoing things with someone
Synonyms
hurting a relationshipharming a relationshipundermining a relationshipcompromising a relationshipstraining a relationshipwrecking a relationship
Antonyms
strengthening a relationshipimproving a relationshipnurturing a relationshipbuilding a relationshipenhancing a relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicar um relacionamento
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
estragar um relacionamento
alternative colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
arruinar um relacionamento
more emphatic variant
Portugal
danificar uma relação
more formal Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting a strain on a relationship
driving a wedge between people
burning bridges
throwing a wrench in things
poisoning a relationship
killing a relationship
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