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doubt

verb
/daʊt/

Meaning

to feel uncertain about something; to question
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something

Example Sentences

I doubt he will come to the party.

There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.

She had doubts about the success of the plan.

Example Expressions

beyond doubt

Synonyms

question, suspect, mistrust, hesitate, uncertainty, skepticism, suspicion, disbelief, hesitation
Entry 1
question, suspect, mistrust, hesitate
Entry 2
uncertainty, skepticism, mistrust, suspicion
Entry 3
uncertainty, suspicion, disbelief, hesitation

Antonyms

trust, believe, accept, certainty, confidence, belief, assurance
Entry 1
trust, believe, accept, certainty
Entry 2
certainty, confidence, trust, belief
Entry 3
certainty, confidence, assurance

Collocations

cast doubt, serious doubt, reasonable doubt, without doubt, doubt someone's ability, beyond doubt, raise doubt, doubt remains
Entry 1
cast doubt, serious doubt, reasonable doubt, without doubt, doubt someone's ability
Entry 2
without doubt, cast doubt, beyond doubt
Entry 3
cast doubt, beyond doubt, raise doubt, doubt remains

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a gesture, sound, or action used to convey information or instructions

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