disbelieves

Definition of disbelievesnext
present tense third-person singular of disbelieve
as in denies
to think not to be true or real many disbelieved the medium's claims that she could communicate with the spirits of the dead

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denies
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  • Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, saying in surveys and government oversight reports that the practice routinely delays or denies care.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • He was also sued for battery, emotional distress, and fraud in April and accused of inflicting physical, emotional, and psychological damage by 18-year-old influencer Alorah Ziva, which Peters denies.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
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“Disbelieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbelieves. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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