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belief

[bih-leef] / bɪˈlif /
NOUN
putting regard in as true
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance assumption conclusion confidence conviction expectation faith feeling hope idea judgment knowledge notion opinion position suspicion theory thinking trust understanding view
STRONG
admission assent assurance avowal axiom certainty conjecture credence credit deduction divination fancy guess hypothesis impression intuition mind mindset persuasion postulation presumption presupposition profession reliance supposition surmise theorem thesis
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreement disbelief distrust doubt ignorance reality
STRONG
ambiguity calculation confusion fact knowledge measurement physicality proof truth uncertainty
WEAK
nonbelief
NOUN
something regarded as true
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assumption concept creed doctrine faith fundamental idea ideology law opinion principle tenet theory
STRONG
credence credo dogma gospel hypothesis postulate precept say-so theorem
WEAK
gospel truth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelief doubt reality skepticism unbelief
STRONG
proof
WEAK
nonbelief

Example Sentences

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There are technical reasons behind Krinsky’s belief that the memory trade is near a top.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

No Kings is supposed to be a broad coalition of Americans — left, right and independent — united by a belief in real democracy, the Constitution and the rule of law.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

They also try to imitate Bigfoot "calls" as there is the belief Bigfoot can communicate through howl-like sounds or by knocking on trees.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

JohnPaul LeCedre pressed Hipolito on his belief that the officers were bounty hunters even as they wore vests with the word “Police” on them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I had believed the Bible always, but reading it now had nothing to do with belief.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.