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rampant growth

[/ˈræmpənt ɡroʊθ/]
noun phrase
crescimento descontrolado
1. Rapid, uncontrolled, or unchecked expansion or increase of something, often referring to population, vegetation, crime, or economic activity
The city experienced rampant growth during the economic boom.
A cidade experimentou um crescimento descontrolado durante o boom econômico.
2. Excessive or unrestrained proliferation that exceeds normal or desired levels
Rampant growth of invasive species threatens the local ecosystem.
O crescimento descontrolado de espécies invasoras ameaça o ecossistema local.
Synonyms
unchecked growthuncontrolled expansionexplosive growthrunaway growthwild proliferation
Antonyms
controlled growthregulated expansionstunted growthdeclinecontraction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento descontrolado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
crescimento desenfreado
Alternative, slightly more formal expression
Portugal
crescimento desenfreado
Preferred in European Portuguese; can also use 'crescimento galopante'

Related Idioms & Phrases

grow like weeds
out of control
running wild
no holds barred
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