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refuted

UK
/rɪˈfjuːtɪd/
US
/rɪˈfjut̬ɪd/

Translations

refutedpast participle
Used as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb 'refute'.
The refuted allegations no longer troubled her reputation.
Les allégations réfutées ne nuisaient plus à sa réputation.
refuteverb

refuted

Past Simple

refuted
Past Simple
refuted
Past Participle
refuting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈfjuːt/
US
/rɪˈfjut/
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.
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.
Additional translations
contesterEmploi possible pour une accusation, une assertion ou un point de vue, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
challenge
invalidate
debunk
disprove
oppose
counter
contradict
rebut
Antonyms
support
validate
confirm

Definitions

refutedpast participle
Shown to be wrong or false; successfully disproved.
The refuted allegations no longer troubled her reputation.
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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