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refute

UK
/rɪˈfjuːt/
US
/rɪˈfjut/

Translations

refuteverb
refuted
Past Simple
refuted
Past Participle
refuting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈfjuːt/
US
/rɪˈfjut/
démentirAu sens de nier officiellement une affirmation, une accusation ou une allégation.
She refuted the allegations made against her during the interview.
Elle a démenti les allégations portées contre elle pendant l’entretien.
réfuterAu sens de prouver qu’une affirmation ou une théorie est fausse.
The scientist was able to refute the previous theory with new evidence.
Le scientifique a pu réfuter la théorie précédente grâce à de nouvelles preuves.
Additional translations
contesterEmploi possible pour une accusation, une assertion ou un point de vue, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
disprove
contradict
rebut
challenge
counter
oppose
invalidate
debunk
Antonyms
confirm
validate
support

Definitions

refuteverb
To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; to disprove.
The scientist was able to refute the previous theory with new evidence.
To deny or contradict a statement or accusation.
She refuted the allegations made against her during the interview.
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