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denial of help

[/dɪˈnaɪəl əv hɛlp/]
noun phrasepl: denials of help
negação de ajuda
1. The act of refusing to provide assistance or support to someone in need
The denial of help to the refugees sparked international outrage.
A negação de ajuda aos refugiados provocou indignação internacional.
2. A refusal or rejection of an offer of assistance
His denial of help was surprising given his previous promises.
Sua recusa de ajuda foi surpreendente diante de suas promessas anteriores.
Synonyms
refusal of assistancerejection of helpwithholding of aidrefusal to assist
Antonyms
provision of helpoffer of assistanceextension of aidprovision of support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negação de ajuda
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
negação de ajuda / recusa de ajuda
Both forms commonly used
Portugal
negação de ajuda
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to turn one's back on someone
to leave someone in the lurch
to wash one's hands of something
to refuse point-blank
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