disprove
//dɪsˈpruːv//
Verb
disproveInfinitive
disprovePresent tense
disprovedPast tense
disprovedPast participle
disprovingPresent participle
disprovesThird-person singular
1
To prove that something is false or incorrect by providing evidence or arguments against it.
The scientist was able to disprove the old theory with new experimental data.
2
To show that a belief, theory, or claim is not true.
The scientist was able to disprove the old theory with new evidence.