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eroding support

[ɪˈroʊdɪŋ səˈpɔːrt]
verb phrase / noun phrase
apoio em erosão / enfraquecimento do apoio
1. The gradual weakening or loss of backing, assistance, or approval from supporters, allies, or the public
The president's eroding support among voters forced him to reconsider his policies.
O enfraquecimento do apoio do presidente entre os eleitores o forçou a reconsiderar suas políticas.
2. A progressive decline in political, social, or institutional backing
The company faced eroding support from its investors due to poor quarterly results.
A empresa enfrentou um enfraquecimento do apoio de seus investidores devido aos resultados trimestrais ruins.
Synonyms
waning supportdeclining supportweakening supportdeteriorating supportcrumbling supportdiminishing backing
Antonyms
growing supportincreasing supportstrengthening supportmounting supportsurging support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfraquecimento do apoio / apoio em erosão
Commonly used in political and business contexts
Portugal
erosão do apoio / enfraquecimento do apoio
Both forms are used, with preference for 'erosão' in formal contexts
General
declínio do apoio
More formal alternative across all Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

losing ground
slipping away
falling by the wayside
crumbling support
support is evaporating
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