Synonyms of refute

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

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