Synonyms

misgive

American

[mis-giv] / mɪsˈgɪv /

verb (used with object)

misgave, misgiven, misgiving

(of one's mind, heart, etc.) to give doubt or apprehension to.

verb (used without object)

misgave, misgiven, misgiving

to be apprehensive.

misgive British

/ mɪsˈɡɪv /

verb

to make or be apprehensive or suspicious

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Etymology

Origin of misgive

First recorded in 1505–15; mis- ¹ + give

Example Sentences

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My heart misgave; a sudden fear struck me.

From Literature

My heart misgave me when I got under the shade.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, my heart misgave me when he used so many vows and protestations last night that he would not have Pharold put in danger for the world.

From Project Gutenberg

My heart misgives me for you; and I can never sanction a day in unlawful pursuits.

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Her heart misgave her; he was her foster-child—dear to her as her own.

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