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Disbelieve Meaning in English

word

diss-buh-LEEV
diss-bil-EEV

释义

To think that something is not true or to refuse to accept it as true.

用法与细微差别

'Disbelieve' is formal and less common than 'not believe'; it suggests skepticism or a strong refusal to accept something as true. Often used in writing, news, or formal discussions. Collocates with 'disbelieve a story/rumor/testimony.' Not usually used about people ('I disbelieve him' sounds stiff—use 'I don't believe him').

例句

Some people disbelieve the news they read.

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I disbelieve his story about the missing money.

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It is hard to disbelieve such clear evidence.

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He laughed as if to disbelieve every word I said.

natural

You don't have to disbelieve everything just because you're suspicious.

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The jury seemed to disbelieve the witness's alibi.

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