(to) cast doubt [on sth]
Translations
Arabic: يلقي شكًا على [شيء ما]
Chinese (Mandarin): 对[某事]表示怀疑
French: jeter le doute sur [quelque chose]
German: Zweifel an [etwas] werfen
Hindi: [किसी चीज़] पर संदेह करना
Japanese: [何か]に疑念を投げかける
Korean: [무엇]에 의심을 던지다
Polish: rzucać wątpliwości na [coś]
Portuguese: lançar dúvida sobre [algo]
Russian: бросать тень сомнения на [что-то]
Spanish: arrojar dudas sobre [algo]
Thai: ทำให้เกิดความสงสัยใน[บางสิ่ง]
Turkish: [bir şeyin] üzerine şüphe atmak
Vietnamese: gieo rắc nghi ngờ về [điều gì đó]
Type of Idiom?
This is a verb idiom. These idioms function as verbs and often describe actions, processes, or states of being, but carrying a figurative or non-literal meaning.
The term "cast doubt [on sth]" is transitive as it requires direct object on which to act.
Definition/s
- To express doubt about the truth, validity, or reliability of something.
- To create suspicion or uncertainty regarding a particular matter.
- To cause others to question the credibility or integrity of something or someone.
Verb Forms
(to) cast doubt
Base Form
cast ground
Past Form
cast doubt
Past Participle
casting doubt
Present Participle (-ing)
casts doubt
-s Form
Examples
- The whistleblower's allegations cast doubt on the company's ethical practices.
- Her unexpected resignation cast doubt on the project's future.
- The lack of concrete evidence casts doubt on the witness's testimony.
