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hinder scoring
[ˈhɪndər ˈskɔːrɪŋ]
verb phrase
impedir a pontuação
1.
To obstruct or prevent the opposing team from gaining points in a sports game
The defense's strategy was to hinder scoring by maintaining a tight zone coverage.
A estratégia da defesa era impedir a pontuação mantendo uma cobertura de zona apertada.
2.
To create obstacles that make it difficult for an opponent to score
The goalkeeper's quick reflexes help hinder scoring opportunities.
Os reflexos rápidos do goleiro ajudam a impedir oportunidades de pontuação.
Synonyms
prevent scoring
block scoring
obstruct scoring
limit scoring
restrict scoring
Antonyms
facilitate scoring
enable scoring
allow scoring
promote scoring
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
impedir a pontuação
Standard usage in Brazilian sports commentary
Rio de Janeiro
frear a pontuação
Colloquial alternative meaning 'to brake/stop the scoring'
São Paulo
bloquear a pontuação
Common in sports broadcasts
Portugal
dificultar a marcação
Portuguese uses 'marcação' instead of 'pontuação'
Related Idioms & Phrases
shut down the offense
tighten up the defense
lock down scoring
keep the lid on scoring
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