Disbelieve

/ˌdɪs.bɪˈliːv/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to refuse to accept that something is true.

She couldn't disbelieve the evidence presented in court.

to feel or think that something is not true or does not exist.

Despite his claims, many chose to disbelieve him.

to reject as false or untrue.

I disbelieve the rumors circulating about the company.

The word disbelieve is formed by adding the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' to 'believe'.

have a hard time believing

to struggle to accept something as true

see it to believe it

to require proof before accepting something as true

believe in ghosts

to accept the existence of spirits or supernatural beings

belief

An acceptance that something exists or is true.

skepticism

A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.

faith

Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

No way

When he said he won the lottery, I was like, 'No way!'

You gotta be kidding me

When she said she met a celebrity, I thought, 'You gotta be kidding me.'