dubitation

noun du·bi·ta·tion \ˌd(y)ü-bə-ˈtā-shən\

Definition of DUBITATION

archaic

: doubt

15th century

Synonyms: distrust, distrustfulness, dubiety, doubt [archaic], incertitude, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness, query, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty

Antonyms: assurance, belief, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, sureness, surety, trust

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