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mutual deterioration

[ˈmjuːtʃuəl dɪˌtɪərɪəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: mutual deteriorations
deterioração mútua
1. The simultaneous decline or worsening of conditions, relationships, or qualities affecting two or more parties equally
The mutual deterioration of their relationship became evident after months of constant arguments.
A deterioração mútua de seu relacionamento tornou-se evidente após meses de discussões constantes.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the reciprocal decline in performance or condition of obligations
Without intervention, there will be mutual deterioration of both parties' interests.
Sem intervenção, haverá deterioração mútua dos interesses de ambas as partes.
Synonyms
reciprocal declinemutual declinebilateral deteriorationshared declinemutual degradation
Antonyms
mutual improvementreciprocal growthbilateral enhancementshared progress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deterioração mútua
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
piora mútua
Colloquial alternative, more commonly used in spoken language
Portugal
deterioração recíproca
More formal alternative preferred in European Portuguese legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a downward spiral
vicious cycle
race to the bottom
deteriorating by the day
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