Word Meaning

misgive definition and meaning

v. t. To give or grant amiss.
v. t. Specifically: To give doubt and apprehension to, instead of confidence and courage; to impart fear to; to make irresolute; -- usually said of the mind or heart, and followed by the objective personal pronoun.
v. t. To suspect; to dread.
v. i. To give out doubt and apprehension; to be fearful or irresolute.