disprove

//dɪsˈpruːv//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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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.