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hinder social integration

[ˈhɪndər ˈsoʊʃəl ɪnˈtɛɡreɪʃən]
verb phrase
dificultar a integração social
1. to create obstacles or impediments that prevent someone from being accepted into or participating fully in a social group or community
Discrimination and prejudice hinder social integration for many immigrant communities.
A discriminação e o preconceito dificultam a integração social para muitas comunidades de imigrantes.
2. to obstruct the process by which individuals become accepted members of society with equal participation rights
Language barriers hinder social integration among international students.
As barreiras linguísticas dificultam a integração social entre estudantes internacionais.
Synonyms
impede social integrationobstruct social integrationprevent social integrationblock social inclusionthwart social assimilation
Antonyms
facilitate social integrationpromote social integrationencourage social inclusionsupport social assimilationenable community participation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dificultar a integração social
most commonly used in Brazil
São Paulo
prejudicar a integração social
alternative variation used in São Paulo
Portugal
impedir a integração social
more formal alternative preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works (regarding social integration)
cut someone out of the loop
leave someone on the sidelines
create a wall between groups
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