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erode self-confidence

[ɪˈroʊd ˌsɛlfˈkɑnfɪdəns]
verb phrase
minar a autoconfiança
1. to gradually weaken or destroy one's belief in one's own abilities and worth
Repeated failures can erode self-confidence over time.
Os fracassos repetidos podem minar a autoconfiança ao longo do tempo.
2. to diminish one's sense of personal competence and capability
Constant criticism tends to erode self-confidence in young people.
A crítica constante tende a minar a autoconfiança nos jovens.
NYC Slang
mess with someone's head; throw someone off their game
Synonyms
undermine self-confidenceweaken self-esteemdiminish confidencedamage self-beliefshake confidence
Antonyms
boost self-confidencestrengthen self-esteembuild confidenceenhance self-beliefreinforce confidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
minar a autoconfiança
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
abalar a segurança pessoal
alternative phrasing more common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tirar a confiança de si mesmo
colloquial variant
Portugal
minar a autoconfiança
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

shake someone's confidence
knock someone down a peg
get in someone's head
lose faith in oneself
have one's confidence shaken
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