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scrupulously sustain

[ˈskruːpjələsli səˈsteɪn]
verb phrase
manter escrupulosamente; sustentar rigorosamente
1. to maintain or support something with meticulous attention to detail and moral principles; to uphold something with scrupulous care and integrity
The organization scrupulously sustains its commitment to ethical practices in all operations.
A organização mantém escrupulosamente seu compromisso com práticas éticas em todas as operações.
2. to continue supporting or preserving something with strict adherence to principles and careful attention
She scrupulously sustains the traditions of her family despite modern pressures.
Ela sustenta rigorosamente as tradições de sua família apesar das pressões modernas.
Synonyms
conscientiously maintainrigorously upholdcarefully preservefaithfully supportmeticulously sustain
Antonyms
negligently abandoncarelessly disregardrecklessly underminecasually neglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter escrupulosamente; sustentar rigorosamente
standard usage in formal and professional contexts
São Paulo
manter com rigor; sustentar cuidadosamente
common in business and institutional discourse
Rio de Janeiro
manter escrupulosamente
used in formal and legal contexts
Portugal
manter escrupulosamente; sustentar rigorosamente
formal register, similar to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

uphold with integrity
maintain with precision
keep to high standards
stand by one's principles
preserve with care
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