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induce panic

[ɪnˈdjuːs ˈpænɪk]
verb phrase
induzir pânico
1. to cause or bring about a state of sudden fear or anxiety in a person or group
The false alarm induce panic among the crowd.
O alarme falso induziu pânico entre a multidão.
2. to trigger widespread fear or alarm through actions, statements, or events
Misinformation can induce panic in social media.
A desinformação pode induzir pânico nas redes sociais.
NYC Slang
freak people out
Synonyms
cause panictrigger panicprovoke panicspark paniccreate panicgenerate fear
Antonyms
calm downreassuresoothealleviate feardispel panic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
induzir pânico
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
induzir pânico
standard usage
São Paulo
induzir pânico
standard usage
Portugal
induzir pânico
standard usage, may also use 'provocar pânico'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cause a stir
stir up trouble
set off alarm bells
send shivers down someone's spine
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