Misgive

Definition:

  • (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.