misgive
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of misgive
Vocabulary lists containing misgive
Example Sentences
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There, sit down, my dear, and don't look so eager, as if you wanted to eat me, or my mind may misgive me, and then I couldn't tell you, a'ter all.
From The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers by Cooper, James Fenimore
That would be briefer and better—and perhaps Leo's heart would misgive him—perhaps . . . but in any case, anything must be better than this suspense.
From A Bride of the Plains by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
I am but a blind thing, Dame Maude; yet this match of the Lady Custance doth sorely misgive me.”
From The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time by Holt, Emily Sarah
My heart misgive me—I would't a done it.
From The Old Homestead by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
If, in that moment, your heart should misgive you, if one faultering accent belie the sentiments you have so generously avowed for me, what, ah, what! may be the consequence?
From Damon and Delia A Tale by Godwin, William
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