refuse to support, decline to support, withdraw support from, hold back support, withhold backing for, refuse backing for, deny support to, refrain from supporting
refuse to back Synonym
Synonyme refuse to backabblocken - sich weigern zu unterstützen - nicht unterstützen - sich verweigern - die Unterstützung versagen - den Rückhalt verweigern - nicht hinter jemandem stehen
The phrase "refuse to back" means to deliberately decide not to support a person, idea, plan, or action. It is often used in political, professional, or social contexts when someone chooses to withhold endorsement, assistance, or approval. To refuse to back something can involve openly opposing it or simply declining to give the expected support. The expression highlights a conscious choice, usually after consideration of the consequences or disagreements with the proposal, policy, or individual involved.
Category: Politics
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withhold support for
refuse to support, decline to support, withdraw support from, hold back support, withhold backing for, refuse backing for, deny support to, refrain from supporting [x]
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Politics
reject
refuse, decline, turn down, spurn, rebuff, dismiss, repudiate, veto, discard, disallow, nix, shoot down
refuse, decline, turn down, spurn, rebuff, dismiss, repudiate, veto, discard, disallow, nix, shoot down [x]
Category:
Decision
saying no
refusal, rejection, declining, turning down, dismissing, rebuffing, refusing, vetoing
refusal, rejection, declining, turning down, dismissing, rebuffing, refusing, vetoing [x]
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Communication
decline
decrease, diminish, drop, fall, downturn, deterioration, worsening, weakening, ebb, slide, downturn, slump, downturn, go down, wane, fade, refuse, turn down, reject, decline to, say no
decrease, diminish, drop, fall, downturn, deterioration, worsening, weakening, ebb, slide, downturn, slump, downturn, go down, wane, fade, refuse, turn down, reject, decline to, say no [x]
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Language
support service
Kundensupport, Kundenservice, Supportdienst, Supportleistung, Unterstützungsdienst, Servicehotline, Hilfsdienst, Betreuungsservice
Kundensupport, Kundenservice, Supportdienst, Supportleistung, Unterstützungsdienst, Servicehotline, Hilfsdienst, Betreuungsservice [x]
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Services
in support of
in favor of, in aid of, in defence of, on behalf of, in backing of, in advocacy of, in furtherance of
in favor of, in aid of, in defence of, on behalf of, in backing of, in advocacy of, in furtherance of [x]
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Language
support payment
maintenance payment, alimony, spousal support, child support, support allowance, financial support, maintenance support
maintenance payment, alimony, spousal support, child support, support allowance, financial support, maintenance support [x]
Category:
Finance
support hotline
Kundensupport-Hotline, Kundenhotline, Support-Hotline, Servicehotline, Kundenservice-Hotline, Helpdesk-Hotline, Kundenbetreuungshotline, technische Hotline, Support-Telefon, Service-Telefon, Kundenser... [more]
Kundensupport-Hotline, Kundenhotline, Support-Hotline, Servicehotline, Kundenservice-Hotline, Helpdesk-Hotline, Kundenbetreuungshotline, technische Hotline, Support-Telefon, Service-Telefon, Kundenservice-Telefon [x]
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Service
support allowance
Unterstützungszulage, Unterstützungsleistung, Unterstützungsbeitrag, Beihilfe, Zuschuss
Unterstützungszulage, Unterstützungsleistung, Unterstützungsbeitrag, Beihilfe, Zuschuss [x]
Category:
Finance
maintenance support
Wartungsunterstützung, Instandhaltungsunterstützung, Wartungsservice, Instandhaltungsservice, Wartungshilfe, Instandhaltungshilfe
Wartungsunterstützung, Instandhaltungsunterstützung, Wartungsservice, Instandhaltungsservice, Wartungshilfe, Instandhaltungshilfe [x]
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Services
end user support
Anwenderbetreuung, Benutzerunterstützung, Anwendersupport, Benutzersupport, Nutzersupport, Anwenderhilfe, Benutzerhilfe, User Support
Anwenderbetreuung, Benutzerunterstützung, Anwendersupport, Benutzersupport, Nutzersupport, Anwenderhilfe, Benutzerhilfe, User Support [x]
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IT
managing an important matter
handling a critical issue, dealing with an important issue, addressing a key matter, handling a key matter, managing a crucial issue, overseeing a critical matter
handling a critical issue, dealing with an important issue, addressing a key matter, handling a key matter, managing a crucial issue, overseeing a critical matter [x]
Category:
Business
picking the right answer
choosing the correct answer, selecting the correct answer, choosing the right answer, selecting the right answer, picking the correct option, choosing the correct option, selecting the correct option
choosing the correct answer, selecting the correct answer, choosing the right answer, selecting the right answer, picking the correct option, choosing the correct option, selecting the correct option [x]
Category:
Education
selecting with caution
choosing carefully, choosing with care, making a careful choice, exercising caution in choosing, choosing prudently, selecting carefully, selecting prudently
choosing carefully, choosing with care, making a careful choice, exercising caution in choosing, choosing prudently, selecting carefully, selecting prudently [x]
Category:
Behavior
conflicted
torn, undecided, ambivalent, divided, of two minds, in two minds, torn between, unsure, irresolute, at odds, troubled, uneasy
torn, undecided, ambivalent, divided, of two minds, in two minds, torn between, unsure, irresolute, at odds, troubled, uneasy [x]
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Emotions
