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mis·​doubt | \ ˌmis-ˈdau̇t How to pronounce misdoubt (audio) \
misdoubted; misdoubting; misdoubts

Definition of misdoubt

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1 : doubt
2 : suspect, fear
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unexpectedly elevated to the throne, the new king acknowledged that many misdoubted his ability to lead his people

First Known Use of misdoubt

circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of misdoubt was circa 1550

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“Misdoubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misdoubt. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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