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refute

verb

/rɪˈfjuːt/

Meaning

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

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

disprove, contradict, counter, deny

prove, confirm, validate

refute claims, refute arguments, refute evidence

To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

to ask for something earnestly or desperately

to refuse to accept or consider something

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with