encourage inadvertently

Frequency: 5.55.8 per million words

to unintentionally give support to a certain behavior, often a negative one

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  • His lenient attitude might inadvertently encourage further misconduct.
  • By not setting clear boundaries, parents can inadvertently encourage rebellious behavior.
  • The new policy could inadvertently encourage a black market for certain goods.
  • Sometimes, too much praise can inadvertently encourage complacency rather than effort.
  • Their decision to reduce funding might inadvertently encourage illicit activities.
  • Without realizing it, some leaders inadvertently encourage a culture of fear.
  • His silence on the issue seemed to inadvertently encourage the perpetrators.
  • The advertising campaign, though well-intentioned, could inadvertently encourage unhealthy habits.
  • We must be careful not to inadvertently encourage unfair competition.
  • Her constant criticism was inadvertently encouraging him to give up entirely.