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deteriorate relations
[dɪˈtɪriəreɪt rɪˈleɪʃənz]
verb phrase
deteriorar relações
1.
to cause diplomatic or personal relationships to become progressively worse or more strained
The trade war began to deteriorate relations between the two countries.
A guerra comercial começou a deteriorar as relações entre os dois países.
2.
to allow a relationship to decline in quality or stability
Years of mistrust deteriorated relations among team members.
Anos de desconfiança deterioraram as relações entre os membros da equipe.
Synonyms
worsen relations
strain relations
damage relations
harm relations
weaken relations
undermine relations
Antonyms
improve relations
strengthen relations
enhance relations
repair relations
restore relations
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
deteriorar as relações
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
piorar as relações
alternative more colloquial term
Portugal
deteriorar as relações
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
strain diplomatic ties
cause a rift
put a strain on relations
fall out with someone
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