refute

/ɹɪfˈjut/

to prove a statement or theory wrong

refute in a sentence

“She refuted every point of his argument.”

Latin refutare to drive back, repel from re- back + futare to beat

Related Words

rebut

to claim or prove something false

contradict

to deny the truth of a statement

gainsay

to deny or contradict a fact or statement

contest

to oppose or challenge

dispute

to argue about; question the validity of

contravene

to conflict with; go against