disbelieve

[ˌdɪsbɪˈliːv]

disbelieve Definition

• 1. to not believe something or someone
• 2. to reject as false

Using disbelieve: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disbelieve" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I disbelieve his story.

• Example

  She disbelieves in ghosts.

• Example

  Many people disbelieve the official explanation of the accident.

disbelieve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disbelieve

• distrust
• doubt
• skepticism
• mistrust
• unbelief

Antonyms for disbelieve

• believe
• trust
• accept

Phrases with disbelieve

• hard to believe

  difficult to accept as true or real

  Example

  It's hard to believe that he is already 50 years old.

• believe it or not

  used to introduce a surprising or unusual fact, which may be difficult to believe

  Example

  Believe it or not, I have never tasted pizza before.

• make-believe

  pretend or imaginary

  Example

  The children were playing make-believe with their dolls and toys.

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Summary: disbelieve in Brief

The verb 'disbelieve' [ˌdɪsbɪˈliːv] means to not believe something or someone, or to reject as false. It is often used in formal contexts, and has synonyms like 'distrust,' 'doubt,' and 'skepticism.' Common phrases include 'hard to believe,' 'believe it or not,' and 'make-believe.'