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English verb: refute

1. refute (communication) overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof


SamplesThe speaker refuted his opponent's arguments.


Synonymsrebut


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)disown, renounce, repudiate


Narrower (hyponym)answer, contradict, controvert, oppose

2. refute (cognition) prove to be false or incorrect


Synonymscontrovert, rebut


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)confute, disprove









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