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instinctive support
[ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv səˈpɔrt]
noun phrase
pl: instinctive supports
apoio instintivo
1.
automatic or natural backing given without conscious deliberation or rational analysis
The mother's instinctive support for her child was immediate and unwavering.
O apoio instintivo da mãe ao seu filho foi imediato e inabalável.
2.
reflexive assistance provided by intuition rather than logic
His friends offered instinctive support when they heard about his difficulties.
Seus amigos ofereceram apoio instintivo quando souberam de suas dificuldades.
Synonyms
intuitive backing
spontaneous support
reflexive assistance
natural backing
automatic help
Antonyms
deliberate opposition
calculated criticism
reasoned rejection
reluctant support
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
apoio instintivo
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
apoio instintivo
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apoio instintivo
widely used in both casual and professional discourse
Portugal
apoio instintivo
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
gut reaction support
from the heart
second nature
come what may
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