Refute

/rɪˈfjut/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.

The scientist presented data that could refute the previous findings.

To deny the accuracy or truth of something.

She tried to refute the accusations made against her during the trial.

To disprove or invalidate.

The lawyer was able to refute the witness's testimony with video evidence.

To argue against; to counter.

He wrote an article to refute the claims made in the opposing research paper.

Latin 'refutare', meaning 'to repel, rebut'.

refute a claim

To prove that a claim is false.

refute arguments

To counter arguments with evidence.

refutation

The act of disproving an argument.

refutable

Capable of being proven false.

Debunk

He wants to debunk the myths surrounding the event.

Call out

I had to call him out on his false claims.