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doubt vs putting in doubt

Both 'doubt' and 'putting in doubt' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Doubt' is a noun or a verb used to express uncertainty or lack of belief, while 'putting in doubt' is a phrase used to indicate causing uncertainty or questioning something. They are not directly comparable as 'doubt' is a standalone term, and 'putting in doubt' is a phrase indicating an action.

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doubt

The word 'doubt' is a common noun and verb used to express uncertainty or lack of belief.

You can use 'doubt' as a noun to refer to a feeling of uncertainty or as a verb to express disbelief or uncertainty about something.

Examples:

I have a doubt about his intentions.
She doubted his sincerity.

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Sure, reasonable doubt for both.
You are incapable of admitting doubt.
It can take away the doubt and the fear.
And there is somebody here who has only doubt...
But enough to raise reasonable doubt.
His/her independence must be beyond doubt.
Is doubt corrupting our deep, sacred friendship...
All you have to do is create reasonable doubt.
A decision I yet hold in grievous doubt.
A decision I yet hold in grievous doubt.
Yet I now doubt path he travels.
If all you have is doubt, then you make doubt itself the weapon.
A veteran's mental health services amendment was recommended today by the House... Remember, reasonable doubt is a qualified doubt. Unreasonable...
Or someone creating doubt the right person was executed.
Sometimes people doubt how strong they really are.
I doubt Uncle Tariq would agree.
I doubt T'evgin knows your name.
I doubt Hitchin agrees with you.
Their independence must be beyond doubt.
I doubt they could stand the pace.

Alternatives:

uncertainty
skepticism
questioning
disbelief
suspicion

putting in doubt

'Putting in doubt' is a valid phrase used to indicate causing uncertainty or questioning something.

'Putting in doubt' is used to express the action of casting doubt on something or making something uncertain.

Examples:

His contradictory statements are putting his credibility in doubt.
The new evidence is putting the previous findings in doubt.

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Feb 4, 2015 ... (AP) Los Angeles Angels slugger Josh Hamilton could be out for two months after surgery on his right shoulder, putting in doubt his availability ...
Dec 21, 2014 ... The usual recovery period for such an injury is six to 12 weeks, putting in doubt his participation in the global event in Australia and New ...
20 hours ago ... ... St. Petersburg, Fla. Hamilton could be out for two months after surgery on his right shoulder, putting in doubt his availability for opening day.
Dec 22, 2014 ... The usual recovery period for such an injury is six to 12 weeks, putting in doubt his participation in the forthcoming World Cup, which kick starts ...

Alternatives:

casting doubt on
questioning
making uncertain
raising doubts about
challenging

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