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verb
- 1. prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove: "these claims have not been convincingly refuted" Similar Opposite
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REFUTE definition: 1. to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false: 2. to say or prove…. Learn more.
The meaning of REFUTE is to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous. How to use refute in a sentence.
If you refute an argument, accusation, or theory, you prove that it is wrong or untrue.
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.
REFUTE meaning: 1. to say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false: 2. to say or prove…. Learn more.
Definition of refute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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]
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.
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] [...]
If you refute an argument, accusation, or theory, you prove that it is wrong or untrue.
