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wrecking a relationship

[/ˈrekɪŋ ə rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
verb phrase
destruir um relacionamento
1. To seriously damage or end a romantic or personal relationship through harmful actions, betrayal, or neglect
His infidelity was wrecking their relationship and they eventually divorced.
A infidelidade dele estava destruindo o relacionamento deles e eventualmente se divorciaram.
2. To cause significant harm to the foundation of trust and connection in a relationship
Constant lying is wrecking their relationship beyond repair.
As mentiras constantes estão destruindo o relacionamento deles de forma irreparável.
NYC Slang
killing a relationship, messing it up
Synonyms
ruining a relationshipdestroying a relationshipsabotaging a relationshipbreaking up a relationshipdamaging a relationshipending a relationship
Antonyms
building a relationshipstrengthening a relationshipnurturing a relationshipmaintaining a relationshippreserving a relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
destruir um relacionamento
Most common usage
Brazil
arruinar um relacionamento
Alternative, slightly more emphatic
Portugal
destruir uma relação
Portuguese European variant, uses 'relação' instead of 'relacionamento'
Brazil
estragar um relacionamento
Colloquial alternative meaning to spoil or ruin

Related Idioms & Phrases

tear a relationship apart
drive a wedge between partners
put the final nail in the coffin
burn bridges
blow up a relationship
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