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deter participation

[dɪˈtɜːr ˌpɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən]
verb phrase
desencorajar a participação
1. to discourage or prevent someone from taking part in an activity or event
High fees deter participation in the program.
As taxas elevadas desencorajam a participação no programa.
2. to create obstacles or barriers that make someone less likely to participate
Safety concerns deter participation in outdoor activities.
Preocupações com segurança desencorajam a participação em atividades ao ar livre.
Synonyms
discourage participationprevent participationinhibit participationhinder participation
Antonyms
encourage participationpromote participationfacilitate participationboost participation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desencorajar a participação
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desestimular a participação
alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Portugal
desanimar a participação
European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in
put people off
keep people away from
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