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misbelieve

verb
mis·be·lieve | \ -ˈlēv \
misbelieved; misbelieving; misbelieves

Definition of misbelieve 

intransitive verb

obsolete

: to hold a false or unorthodox belief

First Known Use of misbelieve

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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