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Meaning of refuting
The primary meaning of "refuting" is to prove that something is false or incorrect.
Etymology of refuting
The word "refuting" originates from the Latin "refutare," which means to prove or show to be false, and is derived from "re" (meaning against) and "futare" (meaning to prove)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of disproving or disproving a statement, argument, or theory
Synonyms
contradicting
disproving
denying
rejecting
opposing
countering
challenging
disputing
debating
arguing
contesting
gainsaying
negating
nullifying
repudiating
refuting
rebutting
dismissing
defeating
overcoming
overthrowing
confuting
invalidating
annihilating
destroying
demolishing
dismantling
undermining
weakening
countervailing
counteracting
Definitions
- To prove that something is false or incorrect by showing evidence or argument
- * To deny or contradict something, especially by providing evidence or proof
Usage Examples
- The scientist's new data refuted the previous theory about the cause of the disease
- * The lawyer's arguments refuted the claims made by the opposing counsel
- * The expert's testimony refuted the idea that the accident was caused by human error
Antonyms
confirming
affirming
verifying
validating
supporting
substantiating
upholding
sustaining
maintaining
defending
justifying
vindicating
proving
demonstrating
establishing
corroborating
reinforcing
strengthening
ratifying
authenticating