Doubt (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lack confidence in or have doubts about; "I doubt these reports"; "I suspect her true motives"; "she distrusts her stepmother".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I doubt the company's ability to meet its projected profits this quarter.
- The police suspect her of being involved in the crime and are investigating her activities.
- She distrusts her cousin's advice and never listens to it.
- He doubts his doctor's diagnosis and has made an appointment with a specialist for a second opinion.
- The woman distrusts her personal trainer and has decided to find someone else to work with.
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Meaning 2
Consider unlikely or have doubts about; "I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.