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Doubt
01
a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something
Examples
Doubt crept into her mind as she pondered the possibility of failure.
His confidence wavered in the face of uncertainty, giving rise to doubt.
02
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
to doubt
01
to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy
Transitive: to doubt sth
Examples
She began to doubt her decision after receiving conflicting advice.
The jury is currently doubting the credibility of the witness.
02
lack confidence in or have doubts about
Transitive: to doubt sb/sth
Examples
It ’s hard not to doubt someone who has lied before.
We started to doubt them when they refused to answer simple questions.
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