Refutation

/ɹɪfjuːtˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɹɛfjuˈteɪʃən/

Refutation

the act of determining that something is false

synonyms : disproof

any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something

synonyms : disproof

the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

synonyms : defence

Examples

1. Yours is a refutation of the simply moralistic family life.

2. And my book was a refutation of that.

3. But the end of his life was also a refutation of that.

4. And this led to refutation of the treaty and a war with Italy.