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aid cutback

[/eɪd ˈkʌtbæk/]
nounpl: aid cutbacks
corte na ajuda
1. A reduction in financial assistance or support provided by a government, organization, or institution
The government announced an aid cutback for international development programs.
O governo anunciou um corte na ajuda para programas de desenvolvimento internacional.
2. A decrease in the amount of money allocated to welfare, educational, or humanitarian aid
Students protested against the aid cutbacks that would affect their scholarships.
Os estudantes protestaram contra os cortes na ajuda que afetariam suas bolsas de estudo.
Synonyms
aid reductionassistance reductionfunding cutbudget cut
Antonyms
aid increaseaid expansionaid boostfunding increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corte na ajuda
most commonly used term
General Brazilian
redução de auxílio
alternative formal term
Portugal
corte na ajuda
standard usage
Portugal
redução de subsídios
when referring to government subsidies

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt
belt-tightening measures
slash funding
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