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View synonyms for misdoubt

misdoubt

[ mis-dout ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to doubt or suspect.


noun

  1. doubt or suspicion.

misdoubt

/ mɪsˈdaʊt /

verb

  1. an archaic word for doubt suspect
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of misdoubt1

First recorded in 1530–40; mis- 1 + doubt
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Example Sentences

Our pilot had been drunk for a week at the levee of St. Louis and I misdoubt that all snags and sandbars looked alike to him.

"I misdoubt they're interested ones," she answered drily, and so addressed herself again to Mr. Rogers.

But if those who go with you see reason to misdoubt you, they will kill you in the forest.

I will not misdoubt you, my good lad, or question whom you mean.

I misdoubt now 'twas lamed in the stable by one of the men who dogged me.

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