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undermine equality

[/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn ɪˈkwɑːləti/]
verb phrase
minar a igualdade
1. To weaken, damage, or gradually destroy the principle or practice of equal treatment and rights for all people
Discriminatory policies undermine equality in the workplace.
Políticas discriminatórias minam a igualdade no local de trabalho.
2. To reduce the effectiveness or validity of equal opportunity and fair treatment
Lack of access to education undermines equality of opportunity.
A falta de acesso à educação mina a igualdade de oportunidades.
Synonyms
erode equalitycompromise equalitysubvert equalityweaken equalitydiminish equality
Antonyms
promote equalitystrengthen equalityadvance equalitysupport equalityuphold equality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
minar a igualdade
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prejudicar a igualdade
Alternative phrasing commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
fragilizar a igualdade
Slightly more formal European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull the rug out from under equality
dig away at equality
chip away at equality
cut the ground from under equality
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