spark panic

[/spɑrk ˈpænɪk/]

verb phrase

provocar pânico

1. To cause or trigger a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety in a group of people or in the public

The false alarm sparked panic among the passengers on the flight.

O alarme falso provocou pânico entre os passageiros do voo.

2. To initiate a rapid spread of fear or concern in a community or market

Misleading news reports sparked panic in the stock market.

Relatórios de notícias enganosos provocaram pânico no mercado de ações.

NYC Slang

start beef / whip up panic

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

provocar pânico

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

criar pânico

Alternative common phrasing

Portugal

desencadear pânico

Formal usage preferred in Portugal

spark a panic attack

spark widespread panic

spark mass panic

spark public panic

acender o pânico

desencadear uma onda de pânico

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