trust breaking
[/trʌst ˈbreɪkɪŋ/]
noun
quebra de confiança
1. The act of violating or betraying someone's confidence, faith, or reliance in a relationship, agreement, or commitment
His trust breaking was devastating to their long-standing friendship.
A quebra de confiança dele foi devastadora para a amizade de longa data deles.
2. Failure to fulfill a promise, obligation, or expectation that someone placed in you
Trust breaking in business relationships can result in legal consequences.
A quebra de confiança em relacionamentos comerciais pode resultar em consequências legais.
3. A breach of fiduciary duty or betrayal of a position of authority
The manager's trust breaking led to immediate termination.
A quebra de confiança do gerente levou à rescisão imediata.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, trust breaking is heavily stigmatized as it undermines the foundation of personal and professional relationships. In Brazil, where relationship-building is paramount in business culture, trust breaking can have severe social and professional consequences. In the USA, it often leads to litigation and formal accountability measures.
NYC Slang
backstabbing / selling someone out
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