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undermine strengths

[/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn ˈstreŋθs/]
verb phrase
minar os pontos fortes / enfraquecer os pontos fortes
1. To weaken, damage, or reduce the effectiveness of someone's or something's strong qualities, abilities, or advantages
Constant criticism can undermine strengths and erode confidence in one's abilities.
A crítica constante pode minar os pontos fortes e minar a confiança nas próprias habilidades.
2. To gradually diminish or undercut the positive attributes or competitive advantages of a person, organization, or entity
Poor management decisions undermine the company's market strengths.
Decisões gerenciais deficientes enfraquecem os pontos fortes da empresa no mercado.
Synonyms
weakendiminisherodesubvertsabotagecompromiseundercutdeteriorate
Antonyms
strengthenreinforceenhancebuild upfortifysupport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
minar os pontos fortes
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
enfraquecer os pontos fortes
Commonly used in business and professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
minar as forças
Slightly colloquial variant
Portugal
minar os pontos fortes / debilitar os pontos fortes
European Portuguese tends to use 'debilitar' in more formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

chip away at someone's strengths
eat away at one's advantages
cut the ground from under someone
pull the rug out from under
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