B1 — Intermediateverb
dubitare
to doubt
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sospettaremettere in dubbionon crederediffidare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
crederefidarsiconfidareessere certo
Usage note
'Dubitare' is followed by 'che' + subjunctive. 'Dubitare di qualcuno' = to doubt/distrust someone. 'Mettere in dubbio' = to call into question.
Example
"Dubito che arriveranno in tempo."
"I doubt they will arrive on time."
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