misbelieve

[ mis-bi-leev ]

verb (used without object)

, mis·be·lieved, mis·be·liev·ing.

1. to believe wrongly; hold an erroneous belief.

verb (used with object)

, mis·be·lieved, mis·be·liev·ing.

1. to disbelieve; doubt.

Other Words From

• misbe·liever noun
• misbe·lieving·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of misbelieve¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; mis- ¹, believe

Example Sentences

And when ye meet those who misbelieve, then strike off heads until ye have massacred them, and bind fast the bonds!

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, do not shake your head, continue to misbelieve it, I entreat you.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• disbelieve
• discredit
• mistrust