as in doubted
to have no trust or confidence in
unexpectedly elevated to the throne, the new king acknowledged that many misdoubted his ability to lead his people
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Konan's attorney doubted that allowing her suit to move forward would prompt a deluge of similar lawsuits, certainly not frivolous ones.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026 -
They have, however, been doubted before.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Porter, 52, threatened to walk out when questioned about appealing to Republican voters.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Critics have questioned the true purpose of the new division, given that the department already prosecutes fraud through its Criminal Division.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Misdoubted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdoubted. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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