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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

   Scrabble Points: 9

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

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   Sep 25, 2011 · Refute means to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of refute with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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

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   Refute is a verb that means to prove wrong by argument or evidence, or to deny the truth or accuracy of something. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles for refute.

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

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   Refute means to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false. Learn how to use this formal verb in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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

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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.

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

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   Refute means to prove that something is wrong or untrue, or to deny something. Learn how to use refute in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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

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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.

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

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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. Evidence and arguments are used to refute something.

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

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   Refute means to prove that something is wrong or untrue, or to say that it is not true. Learn how to use this formal word in different contexts, with synonyms, pronunciation, and grammar tips.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of refute – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    Refute means to say or prove that something is not true or correct. See examples, synonyms and translations of refute in different languages.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › refuterefute | meaning of refute in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    Refute means to prove that a statement or idea is not correct, or to say that a statement is wrong or unfair. Learn how to use refute in different contexts and tenses with examples from the corpus.