promote recklessness
[/prəˈmoʊt ˈrɛkləsnəs/]
verb phrase
promover imprudência
1. to encourage, support, or actively advance reckless or careless behavior
The advertisement was criticized for promoting recklessness by showing dangerous stunts without safety warnings.
O anúncio foi criticado por promover imprudência ao mostrar acrobacias perigosas sem avisos de segurança.
2. to create conditions or an environment that facilitates unsafe or irresponsible actions
Lenient traffic enforcement policies may promote recklessness on the highways.
Políticas de fiscalização de trânsito lenientes podem promover imprudência nas rodovias.
This phrase is commonly used in safety campaigns, legal contexts, and social responsibility discussions in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian culture, there is particular emphasis on 'consciência' (awareness) and 'responsabilidade social' (social responsibility), making this phrase relevant in educational and public health messaging. In American contexts, it frequently appears in discussions about corporate liability and product safety standards.
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