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wary help

[/ˈwɛri hɛlp/]
noun phrase
ajuda cautelosa
1. assistance or support given with caution, suspicion, or reluctance
She offered wary help to the stranger, unsure of his true intentions.
Ela ofereceu ajuda cautelosa ao estranho, incerta sobre suas verdadeiras intenções.
2. aid provided while being watchful and on guard
The community provided wary help to the new organization, monitoring their activities closely.
A comunidade forneceu ajuda cautelosa à nova organização, monitorando suas atividades de perto.
Synonyms
cautious assistanceguarded supporthesitant aidsuspicious help
Antonyms
wholehearted helpeager assistanceunconditional support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda cautelosa
standard usage
Portugal
ajuda cautelosa
standard usage, may also use 'assistência reticente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

help with one eye open
lend a hand with reservations
cautious collaboration
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