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re·doubt·a·ble

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ADJECTIVE:

Arousing fear or awe; formidable.
Worthy of respect or honor.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English redoubtabel, from Old French redoutable, from redouter, to dread : re-, re- + douter, to doubt, fear ; see doubt

OTHER FORMS:
re·doubta·bly(Adverb)

Thesaurus: synonyms for redoubtable

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