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To make something less certain

call/bring/throw something into question

to make something seem less certain

shake someone’s belief/confidence/faith

to make someone doubt something that they were sure was true

cast doubt on something

to make something seem less certain, good, or real

call something into question/doubt

to make something seem less certain

sow fear/doubt/confusion etc.

to make people feel afraid, doubtful, confused, etc.

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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