Refute
English Meaning
To disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute arguments; to refute testimony; to refute opinions or theories; to refute a disputant.
- To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof: refute testimony.
- To deny the accuracy or truth of: refuted the results of the poll.