cast doubt on

idiom

: to make (something) seem less likely
The incident cast doubt on her honesty.

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Musk himself has already cast doubt on being able to cut that much. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025 Incited by the Big Lie — a coordinated campaign led by former President Trump to cast doubt on the outcome of our democratic elections — the deadly January 6th attack remains a stain on American history. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 Part One begins to cast doubt on the intentions of the Manses in adopting Natalia. Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025 The top Russian diplomat also cast doubt on Trump’s ability to restore relations with Moscow. Brad Dress, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cast doubt on 

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“Cast doubt on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20doubt%20on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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