mutual support
US (alt): /ˈmjuːtʃuəl ˈsʌpɔːrt/
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Definition of mutual support - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

relationshipsituation where people or groups give help and care to each other
  • Their friendship was built on mutual support during difficult times.
  • Their marriage thrived on mutual support and open communication.
  • The community center encourages mutual support among single parents.
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Expressions with mutual

mutual backslappingn.
exchange of praise between people to boost egos
The meeting was just mutual backslapping among the executives.
mutual back-scratchingn.
reciprocal exchange of favors or support
Their friendship was based on mutual back-scratching.
feeling is mutualexp.
both people share the same feeling
When she said she liked him, he replied, 'The feeling is mutual.'.
mutual admiration societyn.
group excessively praising each other insincerely
The committee turned into a mutual admiration society.
by mutual agreementadv.
with everyone involved agreeing to the decision
The contract was ended by mutual agreement.
by mutual consentadv.
with agreement from everyone involved
The contract was ended by mutual consent.

Expressions with support

on life supportadv.
in a way that barely keeps existing or working
The company is operating on life support after the crisis.
drum up supportv.
gather support or interest through effort
The politician traveled across the country to drum up support for his campaign.
pillar of supportn.
thing that provides strong support
The community center is a pillar of support for local residents.
groundswell of supportn.
rapid increase in public approval
The candidate experienced a groundswell of support after the debate.
tsunami of supportn.
overwhelming amount of help or approval
The candidate received a tsunami of support from the community.
no visible means of supportn.
lack of apparent income or financial resources
He was arrested for having no visible means of support.
customer supportn.
help given to customers before, during, and after purchase
I contacted customer support for help with my order.
family supportn.
emotional and financial help from family
Family support can make a big difference in tough times.
great supportn.
strong assistance or help
The team received great support from their fans.
love and supportn.
affection and assistance given to someone
She received love and support from her family during tough times.

Terms related to mutual support

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Terms with mutual support included in their meaning

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what is mine is yoursexp.
relationship
indicates a close relationship with mutual support
caravanv.
road convoy
travel in a group of vehicles for mutual support
support bubblen.
social group
small group providing mutual support during isolation
one for all, all for oneexp.
mutual support
each person acts to help the group and vice versa
bhaicharan.
community
sense of unity and mutual support
fraternalisticadj.
relationship
showing brotherhood and mutual support
have each other's backsv.
mutual support
support and protect each other in difficult situations
intergenerational solidarityn.
relationship
mutual support and sense of shared interests between different age groups

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  1. French:soutien mutuel, ...
  2. German:gegenseitige Unterstützung, ...
  3. Italian:sostegno reciproco, ...
  4. Spanish:apoyo mutuo, ...
  5. Portuguese:apoio mútuo, ...
  6. Chinese:相互支持, ...
  7. Japanese:相互扶助, ...
  8. Arabic:دَعْم مُتَبَادَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּמִיכָה הֲדָדִית, ...
  10. Russian:взаимная поддержка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:взаємна підтримка, ...
  12. Hindi:आपसी सहयोग, ...

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