disbelieve Definition
- 1to not believe something or someone
- 2to 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
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.
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.'
