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disbelief

dis·be·lief

UK/dɪsbɪˈliːf/ US/ˌdɪsbɪˈlif/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a rejection of belief

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Origin

From dis- + belief.

Phrases

  • suspend one's disbelief
  • suspension of disbelief
  • willing suspension of disbelief

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