Definition of DISBELIEVE

disbelieve

Meanings

Verb

  • reject as false; refuse to accept
  • To not believe; to exercise disbelief.
  • To actively deny (a statement, opinion or perception).
  • To cease to believe.

Origin / Etymology

Coined circa 1640, from dis- + believe. Compare misbelieve.

Synonyms

discredit, misbelieve

Antonyms

believe

Scrabble Score: 16

disbelieve is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
disbelieve is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disbelieve is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

disbelieve is a valid Words With Friends word