Duvidar
Example: Eu começo a duvidar das informações que recebi ontem.
Definition
"Duvidar" means to feel uncertain or to question the truth, accuracy, or reliability of something. It expresses a state of doubt or skepticism about information, statements, or outcomes, often leading to hesitation or reconsideration.
Etymology
The word "duvidar" comes from the Latin 'dubitare,' which means to hesitate or be uncertain. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to specifically express doubt or mistrust. Did you know that "duvidar" shares roots with the English word 'doubt,' highlighting their common origin?
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