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express doubt
[ɪkˈspres daʊt]
verb phrase
expressar dúvida
1.
to clearly and directly communicate uncertainty or lack of confidence about something
She expressed doubt about the project's feasibility.
Ela expressou dúvida sobre a viabilidade do projeto.
2.
to verbally indicate skepticism or disbelief
He expressed doubt regarding the witness's credibility.
Ele expressou dúvida quanto à credibilidade da testemunha.
Synonyms
voice doubt
cast doubt
question
express skepticism
raise concerns
express uncertainty
Antonyms
express confidence
express certainty
affirm
assert
confirm
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
expressar dúvida
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
manifestar dúvida
slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
expressar dúvida
standard usage, may also use 'exprimir dúvida'
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw doubt on something
cast a shadow of doubt
express misgivings
have reservations about
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