refute

//rɪˈfjuːt//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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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.