destroy loyalty
[dɪˈstrɔɪ ˈlɔɪəlti]
verb phrase
destruir a lealdade
1. to completely undermine or eliminate someone's faithfulness, allegiance, or devotion to a person, group, or cause
The scandal destroyed the politician's loyalty among his supporters.
O escândalo destruiu a lealdade entre os apoiadores do político.
2. to cause someone to betray or stop being faithful to something they previously committed to
Broken promises can destroy loyalty in a relationship.
Promessas quebradas podem destruir a lealdade em um relacionamento.
3. to damage or ruin the trust and commitment that binds people together
Corporate greed destroyed loyalty between management and employees.
A ganância corporativa destruiu a lealdade entre a administração e os funcionários.
In Brazilian culture, loyalty (lealdade) is highly valued in personal relationships, business partnerships, and social circles. The phrase 'destroy loyalty' carries significant weight as it represents a serious breach of the social contract. In American culture, this phrase is often used in corporate and political contexts to describe loss of consumer or voter confidence. The concept resonates differently across regions but universally implies a breakdown of trust and commitment.
NYC Slang
burn bridges / lose the love
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