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- [dis-bi-leev]
- /ˌdɪs bɪˈliv/
- /ˌdɪs.bɪˈliːv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-bi-leev]
- /ˌdɪs bɪˈliv/
Definitions of disbelieve word
- verb with object disbelieve to have no belief in; refuse or reject belief in: to disbelieve reports of UFO sightings. 1
- verb without object disbelieve to refuse or reject belief; have no belief. 1
- noun disbelieve Be unable to believe (someone or something). 1
- transitive verb disbelieve not believe, think untrue 1
- transitive verb disbelieve not believe sb 1
- verb disbelieve If you disbelieve someone or disbelieve something that they say, you do not believe that what they say is true. 0
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Origin of disbelieve
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; dis-1 + believe
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Parts of speech for Disbelieve
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disbelieve popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
disbelieve usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disbelieve
verb disbelieve
- repudiate — to reject as having no authority or binding force: to repudiate a claim.
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- mistrust — lack of trust or confidence; distrust.
- discount — to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.): All bills that are paid promptly will be discounted at two percent.
- discredit — to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
Antonyms for disbelieve
verb disbelieve
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- believe — If you believe that something is true, you think that it is true, but you are not sure.
- trust — reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
- credit — If you are allowed credit, you are allowed to pay for goods or services several weeks or months after you have received them.
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