DOUBT, v.i. dout. [L., G.] 1. To waver or fluctuate in opinion; to hesitate; to be in suspense; to be in uncertainty; to be in suspense; to be in uncertainty, respecting the truth or fact; to be undetermined.Even in matters divine, concerning some things, we may lawfully doubt and suspend our judgment.So we say, I doubt whether it is proper; I doubt whether I shall go; sometimes with of, as we doubt of a fact.2. To fear; to be apprehensive; to suspect.I doubt theres deep resentment in his mind.DOUBT, v.t. dout. 1. To question, or hold questionable; to withhold assent from; to hesitate to believe; as, I have heard the story, but I doubt the truth of it.2. To fear; to suspect.If they turn not back perverse; but that I doubt.3. To distrust; to withhold confidence from; as, to doubt our ability to execute an office.Tadmire superior sense, and doubt their own.4. To fill with fear.DOUBT, n. Dout. 1. A fluctuation of mind respecting truth or propriety, arising from defect of knowledge or evidence; uncertainty of mind; suspense; unsettled state of opinion; as, to have doubts respecting the theory of the tides.Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces. Genesis 37.2. Uncertainty of condition.Thy life shall hang in doubt before thee. Deuteronomy 28.3. Suspicion; fear; apprehension.I stand in doubt of you. Galatians 4.4. Difficulty objected.To every doubt your answer is the same.5. Dread; horror and danger. |
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