doubt

DOUBT, verb intransitive dout. [Latin , G.] 1. To waver or fluctuate in opinion; to hesitate; to be in suspense; to be in uncertainty; to be in suspense; to be in uncertainty, respecting the truth or fact; to be undetermined. Even in matters divine, concerning some things, we may lawfully doubt and suspend our judgment. So we say, I doubt whether it is proper; I doubt whether I shall go; sometimes with of, as we doubt of a fact. 2. To fear; to be apprehensive; to suspect. I doubt theres deep resentment in his mind. DOUBT, verb transitive dout. 1. To question, or hold questionable; to withhold assent from; to hesitate to believe; as, I have heard the story, but I doubt the truth of it. 2. To fear; to suspect. If they turn not back perverse; but that I doubt 3. To distrust; to withhold confidence from; as, to doubt our ability to execute an office. Tadmire superior sense, and doubt their own. 4. To fill with fear. DOUBT, noun Dout. 1. A fluctuation of mind respecting truth or propriety, arising from defect of knowledge or evidence; uncertainty of mind; suspense; unsettled state of opinion; as, to have doubts respecting the theory of the tides. Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces. Genesis 37:33. 2. Uncertainty of condition. Thy life shall hang in doubt before thee. Deuteronomy 28:66. 3. Suspicion; fear; apprehension. I stand in doubt of you. Galatians 4:20. 4. Difficulty objected. To every doubt your answer is the same. 5. Dread; horror and danger.