misgive

misgive Definition

mis·give (mis giv′)

transitive verb -·gave′, -·giv′en, -·giv′·ing

to cause fear, doubt, or suspicion in: said usually of the heart, mind, conscience, etc. his heart misgave him

Etymology: mis- + give

intransitive verb

to feel fear, doubt, suspicion, etc.

misgive Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

never: But we can imagine an instrument that never misgave or made a false indication in the whole course of our experience.

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