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misgive

mis·give

US/mɪˈsɡɪv/ uncommon archaic

verb

1.

suggest fear or doubt

  • “Her heart misgave her that she had acted inexcusably”

Origin

from mis- + give, from Middle English give (“suggest, give”). Compare given and what gives.

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