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disbelief

/dˌɪsbɪlˈif/noun3 syllables

Disbelief means: doubt about the truth of something.

Synonyms for disbelief5

noun, as in doubt about the truth of something

incredulity, skepticism, mental rejection, scepticism

noun, as in a rejection of belief

unbelief

What does disbelief mean?2

noun

1

doubt about the truth of something

2

a rejection of belief

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with disbelief?11

two syllables

reliefbeliefmotifsharif
Show 40 near rhymes
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Disbelief in a sentence

  • In order to enjoy the speech, you need to start by suspending your disbelief.AlanF_US
  • I had an expression of disbelief on my face.ulyssemc1
  • He stood staring at the wall in disbelief.Ussis
  • She was looking at the limo in disbelief.Ussis
  • The aftermath of the war left many in disbelief.Teangloir
  • During the movie, I tried to suspend my disbelief, but failed.AlanF_US
  • After he spat me on my face, I walked away in disbelief.Nuel
  • Kalman stared at Olivia for ten seconds in total disbelief.Amastan

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Forms of disbelief

as a noun

plural
disbeliefs