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    refute
    /rɪˈfjuːt/

    verb

    • 1. prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove: "these claims have not been convincingly refuted" Similar disproveprove wrong/falseshow/prove to be wrong/falserebutOpposite confirm

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFUTE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    REFUTE definition: 1. to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false: 2. to say or prove…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › refuteRefute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of REFUTE is to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous. How to use refute in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFUTE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    REFUTE meaning: 1. to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false: 2. to say or prove…. Learn more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › refuteREFUTE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Refute definition: to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.. See examples of REFUTE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFUTE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you refute an argument, accusation, or theory, you prove that it is wrong or untrue.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › refuteRefute - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The verb refute is to prove that something is wrong. When the kids you're babysitting swear they brushed their teeth, you can refute their claim by presenting the dry toothbrushes. Evidence and arguments are used to refute something.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › refuteRefute - definition of refute by The Free Dictionary

    1. To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof: refute testimony. 2. To deny the accuracy or truth of: refuted the results of the poll. 3. Usage Problem To repudiate. [Latin refūtāre; see bhau- in Indo-European roots .] re·fut′a·bil′i·ty(rĭ-fyo͞o′tə-bĭl′ĭ-tē, rĕf′yə-tə-) n. re·fut′a·ble(rĭ-fyo͞o′tə-bəl, rĕf′yə-tə-) adj.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREFUTE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    REFUTE definition: to say or prove that something is not true or correct: . Learn more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › refuteRefute Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Refute definition: To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof.

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › refuterefute - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 26, 2024 · refute (third-person singular simple present refutes, present participle refuting, simple past and past participle refuted) ( transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect . 1791, James Boswell, The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. ‎ [1]: After we came out of the church, we stood talking for some time together of Bishop ...