[doubt] vb [alter. of ME douten, fr. OF douter to doubt, fr. L dubitare; akin to L dubius dubious] vt (13c) 1 archaic a: fear b: suspect
2: to be in doubt about "he ~s everyone's word" 3 a: to lack confidence in: distrust "find myself ~ing him even when I know that he is honest --H. L. Mencken" b: to consider unlikely "I ~ if I can go" ~ vi: to be uncertain -- doubt.able adj -- doubt.er n -- doubt.ing.ly adv
[2]doubt n (13c) 1 a: uncertainty of belief or opinion that often interferes with decision-making b: a deliberate suspension of judgment
2: a state of affairs giving rise to uncertainty, hesitation, or suspense 3 a: a lack of confidence: distrust b: an inclination not to believe or accept syn see uncertainty -- no doubt : [1]doubtless