refute
/ɹəˈfjut/
refute
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- 1.
Prove a statement, theory, or person to be wrong or false.
"It is important to be able to refute the claims made against you."
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She could not refute his claims.
She could not refute his claims.
The lawyer tried to refute the witness's testimony.
The lawyer tried to refute the witness's testimony.
Scientific evidence is needed to refute the old theory.
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How do you pronounce refute?
refute is pronounced [/ɹəˈfjut/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does refute mean?
refute means "refute". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is refute?
refute is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "She could not refute his claims." — used to mean "refute".
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