noun
Etymology
Origin of misbelief
Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at mis- 1, belief
Example Sentences
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It is a common misbelief that Toyko G.C. was designed by C.H.
From Golf Digest • Jan. 14, 2020
Studies on the psychology of vaccination indicate that “education reduced misbelief, but it also reduced the likelihood that people already uneasy about the vaccine would plan to get it.”
From Time • Oct. 22, 2015
I'm only interested in looking back now because I have this misbelief about my life.
From Time Magazine Archive
A stringent series of anathemas was therefore drawn up against Arius and all his misbelief.
From The Arian Controversy by Gwatkin, Henry Melvill
He hath protected you from the mighty winds of misbelief, and the tempestuous gales of impiety, and nurtured you with the hands of His loving providence.
From Epistle to the Son of the Wolf by Bahá'u'lláh
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