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engender doubt
[ɪnˈdʒɛndər daʊt]
verb phrase
gerar dúvida
1.
to cause or bring about doubt; to create uncertainty or skepticism about something
The inconsistencies in his testimony engender doubt about his credibility.
As inconsistências em seu depoimento geram dúvida sobre sua credibilidade.
2.
to produce or give rise to uncertainty or lack of confidence
Recent scandals have engendered doubt among investors.
Escândalos recentes geraram dúvida entre os investidores.
Synonyms
create doubt
cast doubt
raise doubt
breed suspicion
sow doubt
generate uncertainty
Antonyms
inspire confidence
assure
convince
dispel doubt
reassure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gerar dúvida
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
gerar dúvida; criar dúvida
both forms commonly used
Portugal
gerar dúvida; suscitar dúvida
suscitar dúvida is also frequently used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
cast a shadow of doubt
plant a seed of doubt
raise questions
throw into question
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