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suspect support

[səˈspɛkt səˈpɔrt]
noun phrasepl: suspect supports
apoio suspeito
1. support or assistance from a source that is questionable, unreliable, or of uncertain trustworthiness
The candidate received suspect support from anonymous donors.
O candidato recebeu apoio suspeito de doadores anônimos.
2. backing that raises doubts about motives or legitimacy
The project's suspect support from the government raised concerns among critics.
O apoio suspeito do governo ao projeto levantou preocupações entre críticos.
NYC Slang
sketchy backing / shady support
Synonyms
questionable supportdubious backinguncertain assistanceunreliable supportdoubtful endorsement
Antonyms
solid supportreliable backinglegitimate supporttrustworthy assistanceverified endorsement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio suspeito
Standard term used in business and political contexts
São Paulo
apoio questionável
More formal alternative in corporate environments
Portugal
apoio duvidoso
Common in Portuguese media and politics

Related Idioms & Phrases

support with strings attached
backing with ulterior motives
fair-weather support
support in name only
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