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diminish performance
[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ pərˈfɔːrməns]
verb phrase
diminuir o desempenho
1.
to reduce or lower the quality, efficiency, or effectiveness of work, output, or ability
The lack of sleep will diminish performance in the upcoming exam.
A falta de sono vai diminuir o desempenho no próximo exame.
2.
to cause a decline in productivity or competence
Stress can diminish performance at work.
O estresse pode diminuir o desempenho no trabalho.
Synonyms
reduce performance
impair performance
undermine performance
weaken performance
degrade performance
piorar o desempenho
reduzir o desempenho
Antonyms
enhance performance
improve performance
boost performance
increase performance
melhorar o desempenho
potencializar o desempenho
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
diminuir o desempenho
most common usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
diminuir o rendimento
alternative form, emphasizing productivity
Portugal
reduzir o desempenho
slightly more formal preference in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a performance hit
drop in performance
performance takes a nosedive
queda de desempenho
o desempenho cai
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