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Common collocations with misgiving in American Collocation

misgiving noun countable/uncountable

US /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/

serious

considerable
deep
grave
profound
serious
severe
strong

I have grave misgivings about the practical implications of these arguments.

slight

slight

I must admit to slight misgivings when I bought my ticket.

at first

early
initial

Despite initial misgivings, I have come to like the book a lot.

about what is right or wrong

ethical

Many researchers have ethical misgivings about doing applied research.

have misgivings

entertain
feel
harbour
have

I have some misgivings about the plan to knock down the main building.

There are many groups which have serious misgivings concerning commercial genetic testing.

express misgivings

express
voice

The Irish Farmers Association has voiced misgivings.

overcome misgivings

allay
overcome

If you overcome your misgivings and visit an auction you will find yourself hooked.

cause misgivings

arouse

This new form of surveillance aroused misgivings in the public.