i don't believe I had done it vs I don't believe I have done it.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "I don't believe I had done it" is used when referring to a past action that was completed before a certain point in the past. On the other hand, "I don't believe I have done it" is used when referring to a past action that has relevance to the present moment.

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i don't believe I had done it

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a past action that was completed before a certain point in the past.

This phrase is used to express doubt about a past action that was completed before a specific time in the past. It indicates that the action happened before another event or time reference.

Examples:

I don't believe I had done my homework before the teacher collected it.
She didn't believe she had visited that city until she saw the pictures.
He didn't believe he had met her before the party.

Alternatives:

I didn't believe I had done it
I couldn't believe I had done it
I never believed I had done it
I refused to believe I had done it
I was unaware that I had done it

I don't believe I have done it.

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a past action that has relevance to the present moment.

This phrase is used to express doubt about a past action that has a connection to the present. It implies that the action may still have an impact or relevance in the current situation.

Examples:

I don't believe I have done my part in this project.
She doesn't believe she has visited that place before.
He doesn't believe he has met her at the conference.

Alternatives:

I didn't believe I had done it
I couldn't believe I had done it
I never believed I had done it
I refused to believe I had done it
I was unaware that I had done it

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