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reduce self-confidence

[rɪˈdjuːs ˌsɛlfˈkɒnfɪdəns]
verb phrase
reduzir a autoconfiança
1. to diminish or weaken one's belief in one's own abilities, worth, or capabilities
The constant criticism began to reduce his self-confidence.
A crítica constante começou a reduzir sua autoconfiança.
2. to cause someone to feel less assured or confident about themselves
Repeated failures can reduce self-confidence in students.
Falhas repetidas podem reduzir a autoconfiança dos alunos.
Synonyms
undermine self-confidencediminish self-assuranceweaken self-belieferode confidenceshake confidence
Antonyms
boost self-confidenceenhance self-assurancestrengthen self-beliefbuild confidenceincrease self-esteem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir a autoconfiança
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir a confiança em si mesmo
alternative phrasing
São Paulo
abalar a autoconfiança
slightly more colloquial
Portugal
reduzir a autoconfiança
same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

knock someone's confidence
take someone down a peg
burst someone's bubble
deflate someone's ego
shake someone's faith in themselves
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