Doubt

Synonyms of doubt

• hesitation
• skepticism
• uncertainty

Antonyms of doubt

• belief
• certainty
• confidence

Collocations of doubt

serious doubt

Frequency: 70 %

She had serious doubts about his ability to complete the project on time.

cast doubt

Frequency: 60 %

The new evidence cast doubt on the suspect's alibi.

reasonable doubt

Frequency: 50 %

The jury had reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt.

beyond doubt

Frequency: 45 %

Her skills were beyond doubt as she aced the exam.

doubtful outcome

Frequency: 35 %

It was a doubtful outcome, but they managed to win the game.

Idiomatic Expressions for doubt

• Phrase: give someone the benefit of the doubt
  Meaning: to believe someone's statement or excuse without proof
  Usage: I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and trust that he is telling the truth.