provoke outrage
[prəˈvoʊk ˈaʊtreɪdʒ]
verb phrase
provocar indignação
1. to cause strong feelings of anger and shock in people, typically in response to something considered unjust or offensive
The controversial decision provoked outrage among the community members.
A decisão controversa provocou indignação entre os membros da comunidade.
2. to deliberately trigger public anger or moral disapproval
His offensive comments were designed to provoke outrage on social media.
Seus comentários ofensivos foram projetados para provocar indignação nas redes sociais.
This phrase is frequently used in contemporary political discourse and social media discussions in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly employed in news media and political commentary to describe reactions to governmental decisions or public figures' statements. The concept reflects growing importance of social outrage in digital age communications.
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