common dread
[ˈkɒmən dred]
noun phrasepl: common dreads
medo comum
1. A widespread fear or anxiety that is shared by many people in a society or group
The common dread of economic collapse affected consumer spending.
O medo comum de colapso econômico afetou os gastos dos consumidores.
2. A general sense of apprehension about something that troubles the public conscience
There is a common dread among parents about their children's safety online.
Existe um medo comum entre os pais sobre a segurança dos filhos na internet.
This phrase is commonly used in journalistic and academic contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe societal anxieties such as economic uncertainty, health crises, or social upheaval. In Brazil, it often appears in news media discussing national concerns, while in the USA it's frequently used in political discourse and public discourse analysis.
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