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Meaning of 'refute' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Refute [ 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.

Meaning of 'refute' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . refute [ v]
Meaning (1):
- overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
Example in sentence:
  • The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments

Nearby Words:

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