refute
Translation
to refute, to disprove, to rebut
Examples
The lawyer will refute the witness's testimony.
The lawyer will refute the witness's testimony.
She refuted the accusation that she had cheated.
She refuted the accusation that she had cheated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false. The lawyer will refute the witness's testimony.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disprove, rebut, debunk; Antonyms: prove, confirm, support
Etymology
From Latin 'refutare' meaning 'to drive back, repel, rebut', from 're-' (back) + 'futare' (to beat).
Memory Tips
Think of 'refusing' an argument by proving it wrong.