Misbelieve (Verb)
Meaning
Hold a false or unorthodox belief.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The prophet's words often caused many people to misbelieve in the principles of their traditional faith.
- The pseudoscientific article led some readers to misbelieve that the supplement could cure serious health conditions.
- John misbelieved in the afterlife because he had a limited understanding of its concept.
- Ancient civilizations often misbelieved in supernatural beings that controlled natural events.
- It's not difficult to misbelieve a myth when offered insufficient evidence to support its authenticity.