English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "refuse to believe" Mean?
Learn what "refuse to believe" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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believe that he's just a coincidence. Can't be. Step one, getting closer to it. Jaden, you thought
It means the speaker strongly doubts what was said and does not accept it as true.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker rejects a suspicious explanation and insists there is a hidden connection.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you want to push back on an explanation in an argument. It sounds forceful, but it is not as rude as direct accusations.
Better ways to say it
1
I refuse to believe that.
2
I don't believe that for a second.
3
I'm not buying that.
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