cast doubt

cast doubt

To cause someone or something to be viewed with doubt, skepticism, or uncertainty. Why did you change your mind about giving Walt the promotion? Did something happen to cast doubt? Such a significant error really cast doubt on all of the experiment's results. How dedicated are you to this project? Because your absences this week have really cast doubt.

See also: cast, doubt

cast doubt on (someone or something)

To cause someone or something to be viewed with doubt, skepticism, or uncertainty. I considered Walt for the promotion, but his constant lateness soon cast doubt on that decision. Such a significant error really cast doubt on all of the experiment's results. Your absences this week have really cast doubt on your dedication to the project.

See also: cast, doubt, on

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cast doubt(s) (on someone or something)

to cause someone or something to be doubted. The police cast doubt on my story. How can they cast doubt? They haven't looked into it yet. The city council cast doubt on John and his plan.

See also: cast, doubt

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