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display doubt
[dɪˈspleɪ daʊt]
verb phrase
demonstrar dúvida
1.
to show or express uncertainty or lack of confidence about something
She began to display doubt about the project's feasibility.
Ela começou a demonstrar dúvida sobre a viabilidade do projeto.
2.
to reveal hesitation or skepticism through one's words or body language
His facial expressions displayed doubt regarding the proposal.
Suas expressões faciais demonstraram dúvida quanto à proposta.
Synonyms
express doubt
show uncertainty
reveal hesitation
manifest skepticism
betray doubt
Antonyms
display confidence
show certainty
express conviction
demonstrate assurance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
demonstrar dúvida
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar dúvida / mostrar desconfiança
slight preference for desconfiança in casual speech
São Paulo
demonstrar dúvida
formal and standard usage
Portugal
manifestar dúvida / exibir hesitação
manifestar is preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
cast doubt on something
beyond a shadow of doubt
without a doubt
throw doubt on something
give someone the benefit of the doubt
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