voice doubt

[vɔɪs daʊt]

verb phrase

expressar dúvida

1. to express uncertainty or skepticism about something; to state one's doubts or reservations

Several board members voiced doubt about the proposed merger.

Vários membros da diretoria expressaram dúvida sobre a fusão proposta.

2. to verbally communicate lack of confidence or belief in something

She voiced doubt regarding the credibility of the witness.

Ela expressou dúvida sobre a credibilidade da testemunha.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

expressar dúvida

most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

levantar dúvida

alternative phrasing

São Paulo

manifestar dúvida

formal usage

Portugal

exprimir dúvida

more formal variant

cast doubt on

throw doubt on

raise eyebrows

have second thoughts

express reservations

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