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provoke recklessness
[prə-ˈvōk ˈrek-ləs-nəs]
verb phrase
provocar imprudência
1.
to intentionally or unintentionally cause someone to act without careful consideration or regard for consequences
His aggressive driving provoked recklessness in other motorists.
Sua condução agressiva provocou imprudência em outros motoristas.
2.
to incite or encourage careless and dangerous behavior
The lack of enforcement provoked recklessness among the teenagers.
A falta de fiscalização provocou imprudência entre os adolescentes.
NYC Slang
agitate reckless behavior
Synonyms
incite carelessness
encourage recklessness
inspire dangerous behavior
trigger imprudence
induce negligence
Antonyms
encourage caution
promote safety
inspire prudence
foster responsibility
discourage risk-taking
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
provocar imprudência
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
provocar imprudência
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
provocar falta de cuidado
alternative phrasing with 'falta de cuidado' (lack of care)
Portugal
provocar imprudência
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
play with fire
ask for trouble
tempt fate
throw caution to the wind
ride roughshod
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