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undermine capability

[/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn ˈkeɪpəˌbɪləti/]
verb phrase
minar capacidade
1. To weaken, damage, or reduce the effectiveness of someone's ability to do something
The lack of funding will undermine the team's capability to deliver the project on time.
A falta de financiamento minará a capacidade do time de entregar o projeto no prazo.
2. To gradually erode or compromise someone's skills, resources, or competence
Constant criticism can undermine an employee's capability to perform well.
Críticas constantes podem minar a capacidade de um funcionário desempenhar bem.
Synonyms
weakenimpaircompromisesabotagedeterioratediminishdebilitate
Antonyms
strengthenenhanceimprovereinforcefortifyempower

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
minar capacidade
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
prejudicar capacidade
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
minar capacidade
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the ground from under someone's feet
pull the rug out from under someone
chip away at someone's confidence
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