Disbelieve

usgb/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːv/
verb

To not believe, to doubt the truth or reality of something.

Despite the evidence, some people still disbelieve that man landed on the moon.
Visual representation of "disbelieve" - To not believe, to doubt the truth or reality of something

Often appears as...

  • disbelieve in something
  • disbelieve a story
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Emotional Skepticism

Disbelieve often suggests a strong emotional resistance to accepting something as true.

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Even after apologizing, I could see she disbelieved my sincerity.
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Associated Negativity

'Disbelieve' may imply a negative attitude towards the speaker or the information presented.

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The jury was instructed to disbelieve the witness due to his inconsistent testimony.
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Contextual Use

Use 'disbelieve' when expressing doubt about commonly held facts or well-known stories.

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You may disbelieve in ghosts, but I've seen one with my own eyes.
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