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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

    Sep 25, 2011 · 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.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.

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

    How to use refute in a sentence. to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous; to deny the truth or accuracy of… See the full definition

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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

    1. (tr) to prove (a statement, theory, charge, etc) of (a person) to be false or incorrect; disprove. 2. to deny (a claim, charge, allegation, etc) [C16: from Latin refūtāre to rebut]

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrefute verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of refute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › refute_vrefute, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the verb refute mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb refute, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the verb refute? About 5 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREFUTE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    Definitions of 'refute' 1. If you refute an argument, accusation, or theory, you prove that it is wrong or untrue. [formal] [...] 2. If you refute an argument or accusation, you say that it is not true. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'refute' American English: rɪfyut British English: rɪfjuːt. More. Conjugations of 'refute'