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| 1. | [ verb ] overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof | |
| Synonyms: | refute disprove | |
| Examples: | "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments" |
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| Related terms: | renounce answer oppose refutation disprover rebutter disproof | |
| 2. | [ verb ] prove to be false or incorrect | |
| Synonyms: | refute controvert | |
| Related terms: | disprove disprover | |
| Similar spelling: |
repute refute revet repot refit rebato rebate repeat reboot |
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