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withdrawn backing

[wɪðˈdrɔːn ˈbækɪŋ]
nounpl: withdrawn backings
apoio retirado
1. The act of removing or canceling support, endorsement, or financial assistance that was previously provided
The company's withdrawn backing left the startup without funding for the project.
O apoio retirado da empresa deixou a startup sem financiamento para o projeto.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the reversal of previously committed support or sponsorship
After the scandal, the politician faced withdrawn backing from major donors.
Após o escândalo, o político enfrentou o apoio retirado de grandes doadores.
NYC Slang
dropping support, ghosting (informal)
Synonyms
retracted supportcancelled endorsementrevoked backingremoved support
Antonyms
continued supportrenewed backingsustained endorsement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio retirado / respaldo retirado
commonly used in business and political contexts
São Paulo
apoio cancelado
more formal/corporate usage
Rio de Janeiro
apoio suspenso
alternative phrasing
Portugal
apoio retirado / respaldo retirado
similar usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

left in the lurch
cut off support
pulled the rug out from under someone
withdrew one's support
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