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provoke panic
[prəˈvoʊk ˈpænɪk]
verb phrase
provocar pânico
1.
to deliberately or unintentionally cause sudden fear or anxiety in a group of people
The false alarm provoked panic among the shoppers.
O falso alarme provocou pânico entre os compradores.
2.
to trigger a state of extreme worry or distress in a population
The rumor provoked panic in the stock market.
O rumor provocou pânico no mercado de ações.
Synonyms
cause panic
spark fear
trigger alarm
incite panic
stir up anxiety
Antonyms
calm down
reassure
soothe
pacify
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
provocar pânico
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
causar desespero
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
provocar pânico
Standard formal usage
Portugal
provocar pânico
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
cause a stir
set off alarms
create a scene
throw into chaos
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