What is the opposite of “evangelise”?

What is the antonym of “evangelise”?

The antonyms of evangelise are disbelieve, doubt, and reject. These words convey a lack of faith or conviction in the message being shared.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

disbelieve

To not believe or accept something as true.

Example

She disbelieved his claim that he had seen a UFO.

doubt

To have uncertainty or lack of conviction about something.

Example

He doubted whether the new product would be successful.

reject

To refuse to accept, consider, or use something.

Example

The company rejected the proposal because it did not align with their values.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Disbelieve implies a complete lack of belief or acceptance.
• 2. Doubt suggests uncertainty or lack of conviction.
• 3. Reject indicates a refusal to accept or consider something.

Good things to know

• 1. Express Disbelief: Use disbelieve to express complete disbelief or rejection of an idea or claim.
• 2. Express Uncertainty: Use doubt to express uncertainty or lack of conviction about an idea or claim.
• 3. Express Refusal: Use reject to indicate a refusal to accept or consider an idea or proposal.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of evangelise convey a lack of faith or conviction in the message being shared. Disbelieve implies complete disbelief, doubt suggests uncertainty, and reject indicates a refusal to accept or consider something. Use these words to express disbelief, uncertainty, or refusal in various contexts.