misdoubt
/mɪsˈdaʊt
/verb [with object]
1 archaic or dialect Have doubts about the truth, reality, or existence of: he always misdoubted his own ability...
- Then he invited a deputation of the people to come in and search his house if that they misdoubted his word.
- If any here misdoubts my veracity, see, here is a letter received by the last packet from my honored father.
- Thou hast spoken out very plain to me, and misdoubted me, Susan; I love thee so, that thy words cut me.
2Fear or be suspicious about: for I fear my father, and I misdoubt his hindrances
