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cause panic
[/kɔːz ˈpænɪk/]
verb phrase
causar pânico
1.
to create a sudden widespread fear or terror in a group of people
The false alarm caused panic among the passengers on the flight.
O alarme falso causou pânico entre os passageiros do voo.
2.
to provoke sudden anxiety or distress
The unexpected announcement caused panic in the financial markets.
O anúncio inesperado causou pânico nos mercados financeiros.
NYC Slang
freak people out
Synonyms
create panic
spark fear
trigger alarm
provoke terror
incite hysteria
Antonyms
calm down
reassure
soothe
pacify
settle
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
causar pânico
most common usage
São Paulo
causar pânico
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
causar pânico
standard usage
Portugal
causar pânico
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
spread like wildfire
set off alarms
sound the alarm
ring bells
raise hell
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