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

Word History and Origins

Origin of misdoubt¹

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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