Doubt and Dubitation

Doubt

Doubt noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Usage example: from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme

Dubitation and doubt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dubitation" instead a noun "Doubt". archaic substitute

Dubitation

Dubitation noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Usage example: with considerable dubitation we listened to his tall tales of adventure

Doubt and dubitation are semantically related. You can use "Doubt" instead a noun "Dubitation". archaic substitute
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