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rejection of support

[rɪˈdʒɛkʃən əv səˈpɔrt]
nounpl: rejections of support
rejeição de apoio
1. The act of refusing or declining assistance, aid, or backing from someone or something
The government's rejection of support from international organizations angered many diplomats.
A rejeição de apoio do governo de organizações internacionais irritou muitos diplomatas.
2. In legal or medical contexts, the body's or person's refusal to accept treatment or assistance
The patient's rejection of support from mental health services delayed recovery.
A rejeição de apoio do paciente dos serviços de saúde mental atrasou a recuperação.
3. The dismissal or refusal of emotional, financial, or social support
His rejection of support from family members isolated him further.
Sua rejeição de apoio dos membros da família o isolou ainda mais.
NYC Slang
straight-up refusal
Synonyms
refusal of supportdenial of supportdeclining supportrepudiation of aidspurning of assistance
Antonyms
acceptance of supportembrace of supportwelcoming of aidreception of support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rejeição de apoio
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
recusa de apoio
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
rejeição de apoio
Standard formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
rejeição de apoio
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

turning down help
giving someone the cold shoulder
cutting off assistance
shutting the door on support
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