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loss of support

[/lɔːs əv səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrasepl: losses of support
perda de apoio
1. The removal, withdrawal, or cessation of financial, emotional, political, or physical assistance or backing
The company faced a crisis due to loss of support from major investors.
A empresa enfrentou uma crise devido à perda de apoio dos principais investidores.
2. In medical/structural contexts, the failure of a supporting structure or foundation
The building was damaged due to loss of support in the foundation.
O edifício foi danificado devido à perda de apoio na fundação.
3. In social/political contexts, the abandonment or decrease in backing from followers, constituents, or allies
The politician's loss of support among voters led to electoral defeat.
A perda de apoio do político entre os eleitores levou à derrota eleitoral.
Synonyms
withdrawal of supportloss of backingloss of assistanceerosion of supportdecline in support
Antonyms
gain of supportincreased supportstrengthened backingrenewed support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perda de apoio
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
perda de apoio
Common in business and political contexts
Rio de Janeiro
perda de apoio
Standard usage, may also hear 'abandono de apoio'
Portugal
perda de apoio
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose ground
fall through the cracks
left in the lurch
without a leg to stand on
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