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waning support

[/ˈweɪnɪŋ səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio decrescente
1. Diminishing or decreasing support; backing that is becoming weaker or less prevalent over time
The politician faced waning support among younger voters.
O político enfrentou apoio decrescente entre os eleitores mais jovens.
2. A gradual reduction in endorsement, backing, or assistance for a person, cause, or initiative
The project suffered from waning support after the initial funding was cut.
O projeto sofreu com o apoio decrescente após o corte do financiamento inicial.
Synonyms
declining supportdiminishing supportdecreasing supporteroding supportfading support
Antonyms
growing supportincreasing supportrising supportstrengthening supportsurging support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio decrescente
most common and widely understood
São Paulo
apoio em declínio
alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apoio que está caindo
more colloquial expression
Portugal
apoio em declínio / apoio decrescente
both forms are acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose ground
fall out of favor
lose traction
on the decline
headed downhill
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