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refute
What does refute mean?
refute (verb): overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use refute in a sentence?
- The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce refute?
/ɹɪˈfjut/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does refute come from?
From Latin refūtō (“refute, repudiate”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to refute
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “refute” mean?
to stop either temporarily or permanently
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notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
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fall or descend to a lower place or level
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overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
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