Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > R Synonyms of refute Find synonyms for: Verb 1. refute, rebut, disown, renounce, repudiate usage: overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments" 2. refute, rebut, controvert, disprove, confute usage: prove to be false or incorrect WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of refute (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: irascible Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language