Refute
Definition
(verb) To prove a statement or theory to be false
Examples
“The scientist was able to refute the claims with solid evidence.”
“He tried to refute my point at dinner.”
“Can you refute that claim?”
“Maya refuted his story in two minutes.”
“At the hearing, the lawyer refuted every number they threw at him.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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