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develop insecurity

[dɪˈvɛləp ɪnˈsɪkjərɪti]
verb phrase
desenvolver insegurança
1. to gradually acquire or experience feelings of doubt, lack of confidence, or anxiety about oneself
Children who are constantly criticized may develop insecurity.
Crianças que são constantemente criticadas podem desenvolver insegurança.
2. to create or foster a state of uncertainty or lack of safety
Economic instability can develop insecurity among the population.
A instabilidade econômica pode desenvolver insegurança entre a população.
Synonyms
cultivate insecurityfoster doubtbreed anxietycreate self-doubt
Antonyms
build confidencedevelop assurancefoster securitycultivate self-esteem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver insegurança
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
desenvolver insegurança
Standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
criar insegurança
Alternative phrasing commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

self-doubt creeps in
lose confidence
shake one's confidence
undermine self-esteem
erode confidence
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