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impair excellence
[ɪmˈpɛr ˈɛksələns]
verb phrase
prejudicar a excelência
1.
to diminish or weaken the quality of superiority or outstanding performance
Poor management decisions impair excellence in customer service.
Decisões gerenciais inadequadas prejudicam a excelência no atendimento ao cliente.
2.
to reduce the ability to achieve or maintain high standards
Lack of investment will impair excellence in research.
A falta de investimento prejudicará a excelência na pesquisa.
Synonyms
diminish quality
undermine excellence
compromise standards
degrade performance
reduce superiority
Antonyms
enhance excellence
improve quality
strengthen performance
promote superiority
boost standards
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prejudicar a excelência
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
prejudicar a excelência
standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
comprometer a qualidade superior
alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
lower the bar
fall short of expectations
miss the mark
drop the ball
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