verb
disbelieve
Disbelieve (verb) means to not believe something.
verb
1
To not believe something.
"If you disbelieve such people, then keep disbelieving them for as long as you live or want."
2
To reject (a statement, opinion or perception) as false.
"He chose to disbelieve the bad news as inconceivable."
3
To stop believing something you once believed.
"Cook's claim was gradually disbelieved, and Cook fell into disfavor and died a pauper in 1940."
— Robert F. Gorman, Great Events from History: The 20th century (2007)
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Etymology
Coined around 1640 from dis- and believe. Compare misbelieve.
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What is the meaning of disbelieve?
"disbelieve" (verb) means to not believe something.
What is another word for disbelieve?
Other words for "disbelieve" include discredit.
What is the opposite of disbelieve?
The opposite of "disbelieve" is believe.
What are the different meanings of disbelieve?
"disbelieve" has 3 main meanings: 1. To not believe something; 2. To reject (a statement, opinion or perception) as false; 3. To stop believing something you once believed.
