disbelieve

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas nicht als wahr oder real anzuerkennen; keinen Glauben oder keine Überzeugung in etwas zu haben.

A verb used to indicate the act of refusing to accept something as true or real; to have no faith or confidence in something.

1. Refuse to accept as trueB2formal

   To not believe something or someone; to reject as false.

   Nicht glauben

   • She disbelieved his explanation for being late.
   • The jury disbelieved the witness's testimony.
   • I disbelieve the rumors about the company's bankruptcy.

   Synonymechallengedenydistrustdoubtmistrustquestionrejectrepudiate

   Antonymeacceptbelieve

2. Lack faith or trustB2formal

   To have no faith or confidence in something or someone.

   Nicht glauben

   • He disbelieves in the effectiveness of the new policy.
   • Many people disbelieve the claims made by the advertisement.
   • They disbelieve the promises of quick wealth.

   Synonymedistrustdoubtmistrust

   Antonymebelievetrust