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hinder development

[ˈhɪndər dɪˈveləpmənt]
verb phrase
prejudicar o desenvolvimento
1. to slow down, obstruct, or impede progress or growth in a particular area or process
Lack of funding can hinder development of new technologies.
A falta de financiamento pode prejudicar o desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias.
2. to create obstacles that prevent or delay advancement
Political instability tends to hinder development in emerging economies.
A instabilidade política tende a prejudicar o desenvolvimento em economias emergentes.
Synonyms
obstruct developmentimpede developmentslow down developmentblock developmentretard developmentstunt growth
Antonyms
promote developmentadvance developmentfacilitate developmentaccelerate growthencourage development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicar o desenvolvimento
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
prejudicar o desenvolvimento
standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
prejudicar o desenvolvimento
formal and standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a damper on growth
throw a wrench in the works
get in the way of progress
throw obstacles in someone's path
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