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breed negativity

[/briːd ˌnɛɡətɪvɪti/]
verb phrase
gerar negatividade
1. to create, foster, or produce a negative atmosphere, attitude, or environment
Constant criticism breeds negativity in the workplace.
A crítica constante gera negatividade no ambiente de trabalho.
2. to cause negative thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to develop and spread
Social media can breed negativity among users.
As redes sociais podem gerar negatividade entre os usuários.
NYC Slang
bring bad vibes / bring negativity
Synonyms
foster negativitycultivate negativitypromote negativitygenerate negativitycreate negativity
Antonyms
breed positivityfoster optimismcultivate positivitygenerate hope

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerar negatividade
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
criar negatividade
Alternative form, equally used
Rio de Janeiro
produzir negatividade
Less common but understood
Portugal
gerar negatividade
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

breed contempt
breed trouble
negativity spreads like wildfire
toxic environment breeds negativity
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