"breed doubt" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to cause uncertainty or suspicion. Example: The politician's vague responses only served to breed doubt among the public, leading to further skepticism about his promises.
Within sensitive individuals it breeds doubt; between people it promotes distrust; within groups it enhances group-think in the endless quest to be one with the group's true soul; and between groups it is the inner source of identity politics.
"Inaction breeds doubt and fear.
Dale Carnegie says, "Inaction breeds doubt and fear.
For other spouses, the loss of sexual and emotional intimacy breeds doubt.
Their questions about faith prompted him to read the Bible more closely, which bred doubts that deepened over time.
Pakistan Observer's Asif Haroon Raja also felt that "fast-changing" political activities have bred "uncertainty and doubts" over the future of the current government and upcoming elections.
How about listening a little more to those of us (a dying breed, no doubt, but viewers and licence-payers nonetheless) who don't consider the world's cultural, political or social viewpoint to be set in stone on the basis of a few thousand 140-character insults?
Like, if I'm not good enough or if I'm not beautiful enough, then why'd you book me?" The option of looking a little smoother, a little slimmer and a little more flawless breeds self-doubt and insecurity among the models in question.
That breeds uncertainty and even panic among investors, who already doubt that the Greek deal that the European leaders finally sealed on Friday night will forestall an eventual restructuring of Athens' crippling debt.
