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belief

[bih-leef] / bɪˈlif /
NOUN
putting regard in as true
Synonyms
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acceptance assumption conclusion confidence conviction expectation faith feeling hope idea judgment knowledge notion opinion position suspicion theory thinking trust understanding view
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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
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disagreement disbelief distrust doubt ignorance reality
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ambiguity calculation confusion fact knowledge measurement physicality proof truth uncertainty
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nonbelief
NOUN
something regarded as true
Synonyms
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assumption concept creed doctrine faith fundamental idea ideology law opinion principle tenet theory
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credence credo dogma gospel hypothesis postulate precept say-so theorem
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gospel truth
Antonyms
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disbelief doubt reality skepticism unbelief
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proof
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nonbelief

Example Sentences

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Contrary to the popular belief of many fans, for instance, Jones bears much of the responsibility for the rift with his bandmates and his tragic demise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

When I asked him if there was any pushback from Plaid members, ap Iorwerth said: "The answer to that is no, because we share this belief in what Wales can be."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“From my client conversations it feels like there is still real belief in another leg higher in AI…most focus on energy / industrials / hardware suppliers,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

More striking is what happens when you separate belief from attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“He does not make it,” said I, “and has never made it, and has no knowledge or belief that his daughter is in existence.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens