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VocabJLPT N4

to doubt

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to doubt
2. to distrust

This verb means to doubt, suspect, or question the truth of something or someone. It is used when a person does not fully trust or believe something, and can refer to suspecting a person of wrongdoing or simply being skeptical about a claim.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She asked "Is it my fault?" and I started to doubt my own judgment.

Sentence 2

I keep second-guessing whether I should really believe what he said yesterday.

Sentence 3

Every time she says "I'm fine," I somehow end up doubting it more.

Sentence 4

Come on, what are the chances of that? I'm seriously suspicious!

Sentence 5

The more forcefully he says "it's true," the more I doubt him.