Search
Select the dictionary language
to refute
01
to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence
Transitive: to refute a belief or theory
Examples
The scientist refuted the hypothesis with empirical data.
02
to reject or deny a statement or accusation by using an argument or evidence
Transitive: to refute a statement or accusation
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
refute
3rd person singular
refutes
present participle
refuting
past simple
refuted
past participle
refuted
Examples
The spokesperson refuted the rumors during the press conference.
Lexical Tree
refutable
refuter
refute
