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undermine support

[/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn səˈpɔːrt/]
verb phrase
minar o apoio / enfraquecer o apoio
1. To gradually weaken or damage the confidence, loyalty, or endorsement that someone or something receives
The scandal began to undermine support for the president among voters.
O escândalo começou a minar o apoio ao presidente entre os eleitores.
2. To erode or reduce backing, assistance, or endorsement through subtle or indirect means
Spreading false information can undermine support for important public health initiatives.
Espalhar informações falsas pode enfraquecer o apoio a iniciativas importantes de saúde pública.
Synonyms
weaken supporterode supportdamage supportdiminish backingsabotage endorsement
Antonyms
strengthen supportbolster supportreinforce backingsolidify support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
minar o apoio / enfraquecer o apoio
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prejudicar o apoio
Common alternative phrasing
São Paulo
desacreditar o apoio
Often used in business and political contexts
Portugal
minar o apoio / corroer o apoio
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese with slight preference for 'corroer'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the ground from under someone's feet
pull the rug out from under
eat away at support
chip away at credibility
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