disprove

/dɪspɹˈuːv/

/dɪsˈpɹuv/

to disprove

MAIN VERB

to show that something is false or incorrect

synonyms : confute

antonyms : prove

Examples

1. The author writes that this theory has now been disproved.

2. The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.

3. Morality disproves evolution.

4. So personal suffering, experiences of suffering, the philosophical question of suffering doesn’t disprove the existence of God.