Definition of Refute

1. Verb. Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof. "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments"

Exact synonyms: Rebut
Generic synonyms: Disown, Renounce, Repudiate
Specialized synonyms: Contradict, Controvert, Oppose, Answer
Derivative terms: Rebuttal, Rebutter, Rebutter, Refutation, Refutation, Refuter

2. Verb. Prove to be false or incorrect.
Exact synonyms: Controvert, Rebut
Generic synonyms: Confute, Disprove
Derivative terms: Rebutter, Refutation, Refutation, Refuter

Definition of Refute

1. v. t. To disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute arguments; to refute testimony; to refute opinions or theories; to refute a disputant.

Definition of Refute

1. Verb. (transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To deny the truth or correctness of (something). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Refute

1. to prove to be false or erroneous [v -FUTED, -FUTING, -FUTES]

Medical Definition of Refute

1. To disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute arguments; to refute testimony; to refute opinions or theories; to refute a disputant. "There were so many witnesses in these two miracles that it is impossible to refute such multitudes." (Addison) Synonym: To confute, disprove. See Confute. Origin: F. Refuter, L. Refuteare to repel, refute. Cf. Confute, Refuse to deny. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Refute

refusion
refusions
refusnik
refusniks
refut
refutabilities
refutability
refutable
refutably
refutal
refutals
refutation
refutations
refutatively
refutatory
refute (current term)
refuted
refuter
refuters
refutes
refuting
reg
regadenoson
regain
regainable
regained
regainer
regainers
regaining
regains

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