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to refute
01
to reject or deny a statement or accusation by using an argument or evidence
Transitive: to refute a statement or accusation
02
to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence
Transitive: to refute an belief or theory
refute
v
refutable
adj
refutable
adj
refuter
n
refuter
n
Example
The spokesperson refuted the rumors during the press conference.
They refuted the suggestion that the project was a failure.
She refuted the allegations by providing a solid alibi.
The lawyer refuted the charges by presenting conflicting evidence.
He refuted the accusation, insisting that he had followed the rules.
