危ぶむ

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The written form is 危ぶむ, read あやぶむ. This transitive verb means fearing for an outcome or doubting that it will be achieved.
• Basic usage: 将来を危ぶむ concerns fears for a company’s future, while 復帰を危ぶむ concerns doubt about an athlete’s possible return.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Concern prompted by worsening performance
  • Worsening performance gives rise to concern about the company’s future. Example: 業績の悪化を見て、会社の将来を危ぶむ声が上がりました。 — The worsening results raised fears about the company's future.
• A return doubted after loss of strength
  • The doctor doubts the athlete’s return because physical strength has declined. Example: 医師は体力の低下から、選手の復帰を危ぶんでいます。 — Given the athlete's loss of strength, the doctor doubts that a return is possible.