1. The act of removing or ceasing to provide financial, military, political, or emotional assistance to a person, organization, or cause
The government announced a support withdrawal from the struggling program.
O governo anunciou uma retirada de apoio do programa em dificuldades.
2. In military context, the tactical retreat while maintaining defensive coverage
The troops executed a careful support withdrawal from the contested territory.
As tropas executaram uma retirada de apoio cuidadosa do território disputado.
3. In psychology or personal relationships, the removal of emotional support or encouragement
Her support withdrawal left him feeling abandoned during a difficult time.
A retirada de seu apoio o deixou sentindo-se abandonado durante um período difícil.