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wild proliferation

[/waɪld ˌprɒlɪfəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: wild proliferations
proliferação descontrolada
1. rapid, uncontrolled, or excessive growth, multiplication, or spread of something
The wild proliferation of social media platforms has changed communication forever.
A proliferação descontrolada de plataformas de mídia social mudou a comunicação para sempre.
2. unrestrained expansion or increase without regulation or limitation
The government is concerned about the wild proliferation of nuclear weapons.
O governo está preocupado com a proliferação descontrolada de armas nucleares.
Synonyms
uncontrolled growthrapid expansionunchecked multiplicationrampant spreadexplosive growth
Antonyms
controlled growthlimited expansionregulated proliferationdeclinereduction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proliferação descontrolada
standard usage
São Paulo
proliferação selvagem
more literal translation, less common
Portugal
proliferação desenfreada
alternative, emphasizing unbridled nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of control
run wild
proliferate like rabbits
spread like wildfire
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