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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/falserebutconfutegive the lie todemolishexplodedebunkdrive a coach and horses throughdiscreditinvalidateinformal:shoot full of holesshoot down (in flames)blow sky-highrare:controvertnegativeOpposite confirm
   • ▪ prove that (someone) is wrong: "his voice challenging his audience to rise and refute him"
   • ▪ deny or contradict (a statement or accusation): "a spokesman totally refuted the allegation of bias" Similar denyrejectrepudiaterebutdeclare to be untruecontradictformal:gainsayOpposite accept

   Word Origin mid 16th century : from Latin refutare ‘repel, rebut’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. refutable adjective
   • 2. refuter noun

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   What does refute mean?

   • If you refute an argument, accusation, or theory, you prove that it is wrong or untrue. It was the kind of rumour that it is impossible to refute. [VERB noun] If you refute an argument or accusation, you say that it is not true. Isabelle is quick to refute any suggestion of intellectual snobbery. [VERB noun]

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   What does refutar mean?

   • refutar, rebater… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! REFUTE definition: 1. to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false: 2. to say or prove…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between rebut and refute?

   • rebut, refute - To rebut a statement is to offer clear evidence or a reasoned argument against it; to refute a statement is to prove it wrong (neither means "contradict" or "deny"). See also related terms for prove. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc.

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   What does it mean if you refute an argument?

   • 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] [...] present simple: I refute, you refute [...]

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   Refute means to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge. Learn the origin, derived forms, and word history of refute, and see how it is used in sentences from various sources.

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   Refute means to prove to be false or erroneous, or to deny the accuracy or truth of something. Learn the difference between refute and rebut, and see examples, synonyms, and usage notes.

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   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.

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