Definition of misgive

• 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.