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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
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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
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disbelief doubt reality skepticism unbelief
STRONG
proof
WEAK
nonbelief

Example Sentences

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But even if you don’t believe any of that, Leo is the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the largest organization on Earth spreading that message of absolution through belief.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

She'd borrowed £50,000 of it from her family, in the belief the man she loved was in trouble.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

All the better to seed the belief that we’re about to experience something dreamy and convulsive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Emery immediately made an impact, imposing structure, clarity and belief on a Villa side that was once again flirting with relegation to guide them to a top‑seven finish and European qualification in his first season.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Jinjoo swallowed back her fears and focused only on the belief in her heart.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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