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Refute

/ɹəˈfjut/

To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

📖 Definitions of "Refute"

verb

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
controvertverb	(transitive) To dispute, to argue about (something).
rebutverb	To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
disproveverb	(transitive) To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
disproveverb	(transitive) To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.
controvertverb	(transitive) To dispute, to argue about (something).
rebutverb	To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
gainsayverb	(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.
contradictverb	To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
negateverb	To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
counteractverb	(transitive) To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something.
denyverb	(transitive) To assert that something is not true.
repudiateverb	(transitive) To reject the truth or validity of; to deny.
rejectverb	(transitive) To refuse to accept; to forswear.
invalidateverb	To make invalid. Especially applied to contract law.
recuseverb	(transitive, often reflexive) (reflexive, law) Of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.
contestverb	(intransitive) To contend.
disputeverb	An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
refuseverb	(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
counterverb	One who counts.
challengeverb	A confrontation; a dare.
undermineverb	(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.
meetverb	To make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
displaceverb	To move something, or someone, especially to forcibly move people from their homeland.