refute
//rɪˈfjuːt//
Verb
refuteInfinitive
refutePresent tense
refutedPast tense
refutedPast participle
refutingPresent participle
refutesThird-person singular
1
To prove a statement, opinion, or argument to be wrong or false by providing evidence or logical reasoning.
The scientist refuted the theory with new experimental data.
2
To deny the truth or accuracy of something.
The company refuted the allegations of misconduct.