incite imprudence
[ɪnˈsaɪt ɪmˈpruːdəns]
verb phrase
incitar imprudência
1. to provoke, encourage, or urge someone to act without careful consideration or wisdom; to instigate reckless behavior
His provocative speech seemed designed to incite imprudence among the young protesters.
Seu discurso provocador parecia destinado a incitar imprudência entre os jovens manifestantes.
2. to deliberately trigger or inspire foolish, hasty, or ill-advised actions in others
We must be careful not to incite imprudence in our decisions during times of crisis.
Devemos ter cuidado para não incitar imprudência em nossas decisões durante tempos de crise.
This phrase is more commonly used in formal, legal, or academic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazilian Portuguese, it appears frequently in legal documents and formal discourse regarding incitement to violence or reckless behavior. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions about social media influence, public speeches, and legal liability for encouraging others to act imprudently.
NYC Slang
egg someone on to do something stupid / hype someone up to act foolish
Related Idioms & Phrases
incite someone to recklessness
stir up foolish behavior
encourage someone's worst impulses
fan the flames of imprudence
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