failed intervention
[/feɪld ɪntərˈvenʃən/]
nounpl: failed interventions
intervenção fracassada
1. An attempt to intervene in a situation, conflict, or medical procedure that does not achieve its intended outcome or goals
The failed intervention in the civil conflict only escalated tensions between the parties.
A intervenção fracassada no conflito civil apenas escalou as tensões entre as partes.
2. A medical or therapeutic treatment or procedure that does not produce the desired clinical or health improvement results
After the failed intervention, the doctors recommended alternative treatment options.
Após a intervenção fracassada, os médicos recomendaram opções de tratamento alternativas.
3. A policy or diplomatic effort to resolve an issue that proves ineffective or counterproductive
The government's failed intervention to stabilize the economy worsened the recession.
A intervenção fracassada do governo para estabilizar a economia piorou a recessão.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian media and policy discussions regarding military or peacekeeping interventions in Latin America and Africa. In the United States, it is commonly employed in medical, military, and diplomatic contexts. The phrase gained prominence during discussions of humanitarian interventions and their outcomes globally.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a failed intervention is better than no intervention at all
learn from failed intervention
the fallout of a failed intervention
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