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undermine the objective

[/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn ði əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
verb phrase
minar o objetivo
1. To weaken, damage, or sabotage a goal or aim by indirect or subtle means
Poor communication can undermine the objective of the project.
A má comunicação pode minar o objetivo do projeto.
2. To gradually erode the effectiveness or success of a planned goal
Lack of funding will undermine the objective of expanding the program.
A falta de financiamento vai minar o objetivo de expandir o programa.
NYC Slang
throw a wrench in the plan
Synonyms
sabotage the goalthwart the aimweaken the purposecompromise the objectivesubvert the goalfrustrate the objective
Antonyms
support the objectivefurther the goaladvance the aimstrengthen the objectivepromote the goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
minar o objetivo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
prejudicar o objetivo
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sabotar o objetivo
More emphatic alternative suggesting deliberate sabotage
Portugal
minar o objectivo
Standard European Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of 'j'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the ground from under someone's feet
pull the rug out from under someone
throw a monkey wrench into the works
sabotage someone's efforts
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