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retracted help

[/rɪˈtræktɪd hɛlp/]
noun phrasepl: retracted helps
ajuda retratada
1. Assistance or support that was offered but subsequently withdrawn, cancelled, or denied
The government's retracted help left many families in difficult situations.
A ajuda retratada do governo deixou muitas famílias em situações difíceis.
2. Aid that someone takes back or reverses after initially providing it
His retracted help after the argument showed his true feelings.
Sua ajuda retratada após a discussão mostrou seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
NYC Slang
pulled-back help; help that got yanked
Synonyms
withdrawn helpcancelled assistancerescinded aidreversed supportdenied help
Antonyms
offered helpsustained assistancecontinued supportmaintained aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda retratada
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ajuda retratada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

help that went south
false promise of help
help with strings attached
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