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erode the conditions

[ɪˈroʊd ðə kənˈdɪʃənz]
verb phrase
erosão das condições
1. To gradually weaken, deteriorate, or undermine the circumstances, requirements, or terms that support something
Economic instability began to erode the conditions necessary for business growth.
A instabilidade econômica começou a erosionar as condições necessárias para o crescimento dos negócios.
2. To progressively diminish the quality or stability of existing arrangements or circumstances
Constant conflicts eroded the conditions for peaceful coexistence.
Os conflitos constantes erodiam as condições para uma coexistência pacífica.
Synonyms
undermine the conditionsweaken the conditionsdeteriorate the conditionscompromise the conditionsdegrade the conditions
Antonyms
strengthen the conditionsimprove the conditionsenhance the conditionssolidify the conditionsreinforce the conditions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erosionar as condições
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desgastar as condições
Alternative form emphasizing wear and tear
Portugal
corroer as condições
More literal translation, commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear down the conditions
chip away at the conditions
undercut the foundation
eat away at the fabric
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