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incite fear
[ɪnˈsaɪt fɪr]
verb phrase
incitar medo
1.
to deliberately provoke or stir up feelings of fear or anxiety in someone
The propaganda was designed to incite fear among the population.
A propaganda foi projetada para incitar medo entre a população.
2.
to encourage or instigate a state of fearfulness through words or actions
The threat was intended to incite fear in his opponents.
A ameaça foi destinada a incitar medo em seus adversários.
Synonyms
provoke fear
arouse fear
stir up fear
inspire fear
kindle fear
sow fear
incite panic
Antonyms
allay fear
calm
reassure
soothe
comfort
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
incitar medo
most common usage
São Paulo
provocar medo
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
incitar medo
formal and standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
scare tactics
reign of terror
climate of fear
spread fear
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