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create uncertainty
[krɪˈeɪt ˌʌnsɜrˈteɪnti]
verb phrase
criar incerteza
1.
to cause a state of doubt or lack of confidence about something
The scandal created uncertainty about the company's future.
O escândalo criou incerteza sobre o futuro da empresa.
2.
to introduce doubt or ambiguity into a situation
New regulations created uncertainty in the market.
Novas regulamentações criaram incerteza no mercado.
Synonyms
cause doubt
generate uncertainty
instill doubt
introduce ambiguity
sow confusion
Antonyms
create certainty
clarify
reassure
establish confidence
provide clarity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
criar incerteza
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
criar incerteza
standard business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
criar incerteza
colloquially may use 'gerar dúvida'
Portugal
criar incerteza
formal usage; 'gerar incerteza' also acceptable
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw into doubt
muddy the waters
rock the boat
leave in limbo
cast doubt on
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