suscitar dúvida
1. to cause someone to feel uncertain or to question something previously accepted as true
The witness's testimony raised doubt about the defendant's guilt.
O testemunho da testemunha suscitou dúvida sobre a culpa do réu.
2. to introduce or present reasons for questioning the validity or accuracy of something
New evidence has raised doubt regarding the original investigation.
Novas evidências suscitaram dúvida a respeito da investigação original.
3. to make someone less confident or certain about a particular belief or claim
His inconsistent statements raised doubt in my mind about his credibility.
Suas declarações inconsistentes suscitaram dúvida em minha mente sobre sua credibilidade.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'raise doubt' is commonly used in legal, academic, and formal discussions. In Brazil, 'suscitar dúvida' is the preferred formal term, while 'levantar dúvida' is equally valid in everyday conversation. The phrase is integral to critical thinking discourse and legal arguments in both cultures.
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