instill pessimism

[ɪnˈstɪl ˈpɛsəmɪzəm]

verb phrase

incutir pessimismo

1. to gradually introduce or impart a negative or defeatist attitude in someone's mind; to cause someone to develop a pessimistic outlook

The constant bad news tends to instill pessimism in the public.

As notícias ruins constantes tendem a incutir pessimismo no público.

2. to deliberately foster feelings of hopelessness or despair

His speeches instill pessimism rather than hope in his supporters.

Seus discursos incutem pessimismo em vez de esperança em seus apoiadores.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

incutir pessimismo

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

meter pessimismo

colloquial variant

São Paulo

incutir pessimismo

formal usage

Portugal

incutir pessimismo

standard European Portuguese

rain on someone's parade

pour cold water on something

throw cold water on an idea

dash someone's hopes

kill someone's enthusiasm

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