- 2. Distrust, suspect, not confide in.
Doubt, n.
- 1. Indecision, hesitation, hesitancy, irresolution, uncertainty, suspense, misgiving.
- 2. Suspicion, distrust, mistrust.
Doubtful, a.
- 1. Wavering, undecided, hesitating, undetermined, in suspense.
- 2. Ambiguous, dubious, equivocal, obscure, enigmatical, problematical.
- 3. Indeterminate, undecided, uncertain, questionable.
Douceur, n. [Fr.]
- 1. Gentleness, mildness, kindness, pleasant manner.
- 2. Present or gift (especially one intended as a bribe), bribe, lure.
Doughface, n. [U. S.] Pliable politician, nose of wax.
Doughfaced, a. [U. S.] Pliable, weak, pusillanimous, easily influenced, without any backbone.
Doughty, a. [Now usually ironical.] Brave, courageous, bold, fearless, dauntless, valiant, valorous, gallant, intrepid, adventurous, chivalrous, heroic.
Doura, n.
- 1. (Bot.) Heart-wood, duramen.
- 2. Indian millet, Guinea corn, negro-corn, durra, dhurra or dora (Sorghum vulgare).
Douse, v. a.
- 1. Plunge, immerse, submerge, dip, souse, put under water (or other liquid).
- 2. (Naut.) Strike or lower quickly or in haste, slacken suddenly.
Dove-cot, n. [Written also Dove-cote.] Columbary, pigeon-house.
Dowdy, a. [Said of women.] Slovenly (in dress), slatternly, ill-dressed, vulgar-looking, awkward.