Meaning & Definition of Disbelieve in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To have no belief in something.

  Example Sentence: He disbelieves the claims made by the tabloids.

• Definition: To reject or doubt the truth or existence of something.

  Example Sentence: She disbelieves the evidence presented at the trial.

• Definition: To not believe in the existence or truth of a deity.

  Example Sentence: Many disbelieve in a higher power.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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

Translations

• Spanish: no creer

• French: ne pas croire

• German: nicht glauben

• Russian: не верить

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of disbelieve

• Meaning: No way

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

• Meaning: You gotta be kidding me

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