🚫refute

verb
/rɪˈfjuːt/

Meaning

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.

Example Sentences

The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.

Synonyms

disprove, contradict, counter, deny

Antonyms

prove, confirm, validate

Collocations

refute claims, refute arguments, refute evidence

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