Definition of 'doubt'

Noun

1. the state of being unsure of something
      Synonyms: uncertainty incertitude dubiety doubtfulness dubiousness
      Antonyms: certainty
2. uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something; "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"
      Synonyms: dubiousness doubtfulness question

Verb

1. consider unlikely or have doubts about; "I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage"
2. lack confidence in or have doubts about; "I doubt these reports"; "I suspect her true motives"; "she distrusts her stepmother"

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