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dispel panic

[dɪˈspɛl ˈpænɪk]
verb phrase
dissipar o pânico
1. to eliminate or remove feelings of fear and anxiety from people
The emergency response team worked quickly to dispel panic among the residents.
A equipe de resposta a emergências trabalhou rapidamente para dissipar o pânico entre os moradores.
2. to ease or calm widespread fear through clear communication or reassurance
The government issued a statement to dispel panic about the economic situation.
O governo emitiu uma declaração para dissipar o pânico sobre a situação econômica.
Synonyms
allay fearscalm anxietyease tensionsoothe worriesreassure
Antonyms
incite panicspread fearfuel anxietyprovoke alarm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dissipar o pânico
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dissipar o pânico / tirar o pânico
alternative informal usage
Portugal
dissipar o pânico / afastar o pânico
slightly more formal in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a cool head
stay calm and collected
put someone's mind at ease
pour oil on troubled waters
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