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discourage change

[dɪsˈkɜːrɪdʒ tʃeɪndʒ]
verb phrase
desestimular a mudança
1. to make someone less willing or enthusiastic about implementing or accepting a modification or transformation
The company's resistance to new ideas tends to discourage change among its employees.
A resistência da empresa a novas ideias tende a desestimular a mudança entre seus funcionários.
2. to create obstacles or negative incentives that prevent or reduce the likelihood of transformation
Outdated policies discourage change in the organization.
Políticas ultrapassadas desestimulam a mudança na organização.
Synonyms
discourage innovationinhibit changeresist transformationhinder progressimpede modificationdampen enthusiasm for change
Antonyms
encourage changepromote innovationfacilitate transformationsupport progressenable modification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desestimular a mudança
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
desestimular a mudança / desanimar a mudança
informal variant with 'desanimar'
São Paulo
desestimular a mudança / frear a mudança
business context often uses 'frear' (to brake)
Portugal
desestimular a mudança / desencorajar a mudança
both forms accepted, 'desencorajar' more literal

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
pour cold water on something
nip it in the bud
rock the boat
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