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shake faith

[/ʃeɪk feɪθ/]
verb phrase
abalar a fé
1. to weaken or undermine someone's belief, confidence, or trust in something or someone
The scandal shook faith in the government.
O escândalo abalou a fé no governo.
2. to cause doubt or uncertainty about religious or spiritual convictions
His questions shook faith among the congregation.
Suas perguntas abalaram a fé entre os fiéis.
Synonyms
undermine faithweaken belieferode confidencecast doubtshatter trust
Antonyms
strengthen faithreinforce beliefrestore confidencebuild trust

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abalar a fé
most common usage
Portugal
abanar a fé
alternative form used in Portugal
General
fazer vacilar a confiança
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

have faith shaken
lose faith
crisis of faith
keep the faith
good faith
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