Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sow doubt

phrase

/soʊ daʊt/

Definition

to cause someone to feel unsure or uncertain about something

Examples

Her comments were intended to sow doubt about his qualifications for the job.
The misleading report began to sow doubt among the team about their strategy.
By spreading rumors, he tried to sow doubt in the minds of the voters.

Meaning

Sowing doubt is the act of introducing uncertainty or skepticism into a person’s mind, often about a belief, a plan, or the integrity of a person or idea.