Definitions

misgive

[mis-giv] / mɪsˈgɪv /

VERB

doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrust hesitate impugn suspect

STRONG

challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute fear fluctuate imagine insinuate mistrust query scruple surmise vacillate waver

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be dubious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question give no credence harbor suspicion have qualms misdoubt not buy read differently shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat take dim view of wonder at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

trust

STRONG

agree answer believe go along remain stay

WEAK

be certain not question rely

VERB

misdoubt

Synonyms

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be dubious be in a quandary be puzzled be uncertain be undetermined call in question challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute distrust fear fluctuate give no credence harbor suspicion have one's doubts have qualms hesitate imagine impugn insinuate mistrust not buy query question read differently scruple shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat surmise suspect take dim view of vacillate waver wonder wonder at

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

misgive

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