verb (used with object)
1.
(of one's mind, heart, etc.) to give doubt or apprehension to.
verb (used without object)
2.
to be apprehensive.
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| —vb , -gives, -giving, -gave, -given | |
| to make or be apprehensive or suspicious | |
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