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erode self-worth

[ɪˈroʊd ˈsɛlf wɜrθ]
verb phrase
corroer a autoestima
1. to gradually diminish or damage one's sense of personal value, confidence, and self-respect
Constant criticism can erode self-worth over time.
A crítica constante pode corroer a autoestima com o tempo.
2. to weaken someone's belief in their own abilities and merit
Repeated failures eroded his self-worth.
Os fracassos repetidos corroeram sua autoestima.
Synonyms
undermine self-esteemdamage confidencediminish self-respectweaken self-imagedegrade self-confidence
Antonyms
boost self-esteemenhance self-worthbuild confidencestrengthen self-respectelevate self-image

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corroer a autoestima
most commonly used term in Brazil
Brazil
diminuir a autoimagem
alternative phrasing emphasizing self-image
Portugal
corroer a autoestima
same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood
Portugal
minar a confiança pessoal
alternative phrase meaning to undermine personal confidence

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear someone down
chip away at someone's confidence
eat away at self-esteem
take a toll on someone's pride
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