disbelieve
Meaning
- To not believe; to exercise disbelief.
- To actively deny (a statement, opinion or perception).
- To cease to believe.
Synonyms
impugn
be uncertain
take with a grain of salt
be suspicious of
have no confidence in
have no trust in
not allow
not obey
be unconvinced
not approve
not believe
not credit
not grant
not heed
not let
be surprised
not permit
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɪsbɪˈliːv/
Etymology
Coined circa 1640, from dis- + believe. Compare misbelieve.
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