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Meaning of disprove
The primary meaning of the word "disprove" is to prove that something is false.
Etymology of disprove
The word "disprove" originated in the 15th century from the Old French word "desprover", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "opposite of") and "prover" (meaning "to prove")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of showing that a statement or theory is false or incorrect
Synonyms
refute
deny
contradict
rebut
counter
invalidate
negate
repudiate
challenge
dispute
oppose
confute
debunk
invalidate
disclaim
dismiss
reject
relinquish
renounce
abjure
forswear
gainsay
controvert
falsify
belie
invalidate
annihilate
destroy
demolish
dismantle
Definitions
- To prove that something is false or incorrect
- * To show that a statement or theory is not true
- * To demonstrate the falsity of a claim or assertion
Usage Examples
- The scientist's experiment was designed to disprove the theory of gravity
- * The lawyer's argument was intended to disprove the prosecution's claim
- * The researcher's findings disproved the long-held assumption about the effectiveness of the treatment