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hamper the objective

[ˈhæmpər ðə əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
verb phrase
prejudicar o objetivo
1. to create difficulties or obstacles that prevent or delay the achievement of a goal or aim
Budget cuts will hamper the objective of expanding the research program.
Os cortes orçamentários prejudicarão o objetivo de expandir o programa de pesquisa.
2. to hinder or obstruct progress toward a specific goal
Poor communication can hamper the objective of effective teamwork.
A comunicação deficiente pode prejudicar o objetivo de trabalho em equipe eficaz.
Synonyms
obstruct the objectivehinder the objectiveimpede the objectiveblock the objectivethwart the objectivecompromise the objective
Antonyms
facilitate the objectiveadvance the objectivepromote the objectivesupport the objectivefurther the objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicar o objetivo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atrapalhar o objetivo
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
prejudicar o objetivo
formal and business contexts
Portugal
prejudicar o objetivo
standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put a spoke in someone's wheel
get in the way of
stand in the way of
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