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misgive
verb mis·give \ˌmis-ˈgiv\
mis·gave\-ˈgāv\mis·giv·en\-ˈgi-vən\mis·giv·ing
Definition of MISGIVE
transitive verb
: to suggest doubt or fear to
intransitive verb
: to be fearful or apprehensive
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First Known Use of MISGIVE
1513
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