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refute

To prove that something is wrong or not true.

Meaning of «refute»

verb

to prove that something is wrong or not true

The scientist worked hard to refute the false claims.

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The difference between similar words

to say that something is not true
denysay that something is not true or did not happenHe denied taking the money.
contradictsay the opposite of what someone else saidDon't contradict your teacher in front of the class.
refuteformalprove that a statement is wrong; formalThe scientist refuted the old theory with new evidence.

Word family

refute B2 · verbrefutation C1 · nounrefutable C1 · adjectiveirrefutable C1 · adjective