Cast doubt Meaning in English
expression
ˈkæst/ /ˈdaʊt
KAST DOWT
kˈɑːst/ /dˈaʊt
KAHST DOWT
Definition
To say or do something that makes people feel unsure about whether something is true, correct, or will happen.
Usage & Nuances
A formal expression typically used in news, academic, or professional contexts; common with 'on', e.g., 'cast doubt on his story'. Used to politely question credibility rather than directly accuse.
Spanish: poner en duda - generar dudasPortuguese (BR): lançar dúvidas - colocar em dúvidaPortuguese (PT): lançar dúvidas - pôr em dúvidaChinese (Simplified): 质疑 - 引发怀疑Chinese (Traditional): 質疑 - 引發懷疑Hindi: संदेह करना - संदेह उत्पन्न करनाArabic: يُثير الشكوك - يضع في موضع الشكBengali: সন্দেহ তৈরি করা - সন্দেহের সৃষ্টি করাRussian: ставить под сомнение - подвергать сомнениюJapanese: 疑問を投げかける - 疑いを差し挟むVietnamese: gây nghi ngờKorean: 의문을 제기하다 - 의심을 던지다Turkish: şüphe uyandırmak - şüphe düşürmekUrdu: شک پیدا کرنا - شک ڈالناIndonesian: menimbulkan keraguan - meragukan
Example Sentences
The results cast doubt on the effectiveness of the new medicine.
basic
His late arrival cast doubt on his story.
basic
The scientist cast doubt on the old theory.
basic
Their explanation only cast doubt on what really happened.
natural
This new evidence casts doubt on everything we thought we knew.
natural
Don’t let a single mistake cast doubt on your abilities.
natural