widerlegen
Translation
to refute, to disprove, to rebut
Examples
Er konnte die Vorwürfe widerlegen.
He was able to refute the accusations.
Die neuen Beweise widerlegen die alte Theorie.
The new evidence disproves the old theory.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to refute sth. The new evidence refutes the old theory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entkräften, widerrufen; Antonyms: beweisen, bestätigen
Etymology
From 'wider' (against) and 'legen' (to lay/put). Literally 'to lay against'.
Memory Tips
Imagine laying your evidence against someone's argument to refute it.