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Disbelieve

usgb/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːv/Volume
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Emotional SkepticismPlay
Disbelieve often suggests a strong emotional resistance to accepting something as true. SlideEven after apologizing, I could see she disbelieved my sincerity.
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Associated NegativityPlay
'Disbelieve' may imply a negative attitude towards the speaker or the information presented. SlideThe jury was instructed to disbelieve the witness due to his inconsistent testimony.
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Contextual UsePlay
Use 'disbelieve' when expressing doubt about commonly held facts or well-known stories. SlideYou may disbelieve in ghosts, but I've seen one with my own eyes.