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Doubting Thomas

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someone who demands physical evidence in order to be convinced (especially when this demand is out of place)

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Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
someone who demands physical evidence in order to be convinced (especially when this demand is out of place)
§2
the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes

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