misgave
ˌmis-ˈgāv
; misgiven
ˌmis-ˈgi-vən
; misgiving
: to suggest doubt or fear to
… when they heard the name their minds misgave them. Maria … relieved their apprehension.—Robertson Davies
: to be fearful or apprehensive
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“Misgive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misgive. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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