Disbelieve
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsbɪˈliːv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disbelieve is a verb meaning To not believe; to exercise disbelief.
Meaning
To not believe; to exercise disbelief.
More Meanings
- To actively deny (a statement, opinion or perception).
- To cease to believe.
Example Sentences
He chose to disbelieve the bad news as inconceivable.
From the moment he said "I love you" she slowly disbelieved everything he said.
He never "revolted" against Christianity; only, reluctantly and gradually, disbelieved it.
If you disbelieve such people, then keep disbelieving them for as long as you live or want.
Word Forms
- disbelieves
- disbelieving
- disbelieved
Synonyms for disbelieve
Depending on context, synonyms include misbelieve, discredit.
Antonyms for disbelieve
Common opposites include believe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discredit, reject, unbelieve, uncredit, doubt, skepticize.
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