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[ noun ] uneasiness about the fitness of an action

Synonyms

qualm scruple

Used in print

(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)

Kate greeted him gravely , uneasy with misgivings at his visit .

Related terms

anxiety misgive scruple

2
[ noun ] painful expectation

Synonyms

apprehension

Related terms

expectation misgive

3
[ noun ] doubt about someone's honesty

Related terms

doubt distrust

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