verb
disbelieve
Disbelieve (verb) means to not believe; to exercise disbelief.
verb
1
To not believe; to exercise disbelief.
2
To actively deny (a statement, opinion or perception).
3
To cease to believe.
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Etymology
Coined circa 1640, from dis- + believe. Compare misbelieve.
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What is the meaning of disbelieve?
"disbelieve" (verb) means to not believe; to exercise disbelief.
What are the different meanings of disbelieve?
"disbelieve" has 3 main meanings: 1. To not believe; to exercise disbelief; 2. To actively deny (a statement, opinion or perception); 3. To cease to believe.