cause doubt

[kɔːz daʊt]

verb phrase

gerar dúvida; suscitar dúvida; levantar dúvida

1. to make someone uncertain or unsure about something; to create uncertainty or lack of confidence

The inconsistencies in his story cause doubt about his credibility.

As inconsistências em sua história geram dúvida sobre sua credibilidade.

2. to inspire hesitation or skepticism regarding a belief, claim, or decision

Recent findings cause doubt regarding the original theory.

Descobertas recentes suscitam dúvida sobre a teoria original.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

gerar dúvida; causar dúvida

most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

levantar dúvida; suscitar dúvida

slightly more formal usage in business and academic contexts

Portugal

suscitar dúvida; levantar dúvida; colocar em questão

more formal register; commonly used in formal writing

cast aspersions

throw into question

put in doubt

harbor doubts

have reservations

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