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mis·give
 misgive
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- pronunciation:
- mihs
gIv
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
misgives, misgiving, misgave, misgiven |
| definition: |
to arouse doubt, fear, or suspicion in.
Her conscience misgave her. |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to be doubtful, fearful, or suspicious.
- similar words:
- mistrust
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| related words: |
doubt |
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