rampant force
[/ˈræmpənt fɔrs/]
noun phrasepl: rampant forces
força descontrolada; força desenfreada; força desenfrenada
1. A powerful, uncontrolled, or unchecked force that spreads or grows wildly without restraint
The rampant force of the pandemic overwhelmed hospitals across the nation.
A força desenfreada da pandemia sobrecarregou hospitais em toda a nação.
2. In heraldry, a representation of an animal standing on hind legs in a dominant or aggressive posture
The lion rampant force on the coat of arms symbolized the kingdom's power.
O leão rampante na heráldica simbolizava o poder do reino.
3. An aggressive or dominant power or influence that cannot be easily controlled or stopped
Misinformation has become a rampant force on social media.
A desinformação tornou-se uma força desenfreada nas redes sociais.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'força desenfreada' is commonly used in news media and academic contexts to describe uncontrolled phenomena such as inflation, crime waves, or viral epidemics. In US English, 'rampant force' appears frequently in journalistic and political discourse to describe unchecked social or economic phenomena. The heraldic usage is more formal and specialized.
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