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stunt progress

[/stʌnt ˈprɑːɡres/]
verb phrase
impedir o progresso, prejudicar o desenvolvimento
1. to hinder, slow down, or prevent the advancement or development of something
Poor infrastructure can stunt progress in developing countries.
A infraestrutura deficiente pode impedir o progresso em países em desenvolvimento.
2. to restrict or limit growth, development, or improvement
Lack of investment will stunt progress on the project.
A falta de investimento prejudicará o desenvolvimento do projeto.
Synonyms
hinder progressimpede developmentslow down advancementobstruct growthrestrict advancement
Antonyms
accelerate progresspromote developmentfacilitate growthadvance development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicar o progresso, impedir o avanço
commonly used in business and development contexts
Portugal
obstruir o progresso, travar o desenvolvimento
alternative phrasing with 'travar' (to brake/block)
São Paulo
prejudicar o progresso, entravando o desenvolvimento
urban/business usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put the brakes on
hold back progress
get in the way of development
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