Definitions for refute
rɪˈfyutre·fute

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. refute, rebutverb

   overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

   "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments"

2. refute, rebut, controvertverb

   prove to be false or incorrect

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. refuteverb

   To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

2. refuteverb

   To deny the truth or correctness of (something).

3. Etymology: From refuto

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To REFUTEverb

   To prove false or erroneous. Applied to persons or things.

   Etymology: refuto, Lat. refuter, Fr.

   Self-destruction sought, refutes
   That excellence thought in thee. John Milton, Par. Lost.

   He knew that there were so many witnesses in these two miracles, that it was impossible to refute such multitudes. Add.

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1. refute

   In argumentation, an objection is a reason arguing against a premise, argument, or conclusion. Definitions of objection vary in whether an objection is always an argument (or counterargument) or may include other moves such as questioning.An objection to an objection is sometimes known as a rebuttal.An objection can be issued against an argument retroactively from the point of reference of that argument. This form of objection – invented by the presocratic philosopher Parmenides – is commonly referred to as a retroactive refutation.

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1. refute

   Refute is a verb that means to prove a statement, accusation or theory to be wrong or false; to disprove or debunk something. It can also mean to deny or contradict a statement or accusation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Refuteverb

   to disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute arguments; to refute testimony; to refute opinions or theories; to refute a disputant

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Refute

   rē-fūt′, v.t. to repel: to oppose: to disprove.—n. Rēfutabil′ity.—adj. Rēfū′table, that may be refuted or disproved.—adv. Rēfū′tably.—n. Refutā′tion, the act of refuting or disproving.—adj. Rēfū′tātory, tending to refute: refuting.—n. Rēfū′ter, one who, or that which, refutes. [Fr. réfuter—L. refutāre—re-, back, root of fundĕre, futilis.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of refute in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of refute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of refute in a Sentence

1. David Centner:

   However, due to voluminous anecdotal reports in circulation on this latter topic, we must err on the side of caution when making decisions that may impact the health of the school community. Until there are definitive and scientifically proven studies that refute these reports, we need to do what is best for our students and staff.

2. John Cornyn:

   I think she's going to be a good witness and I think we will be prepared for that and be prepared to refute any unjustified criticism.

3. Maddison Tenney:

   When I saw the angels, to me, it was more than just angels. It was this way to physically embody and refute the claims that God hates gay people.

4. Foreign Minister Wang:

   We never pick a fight or bully others. But we have principles and guts. We will push back against any deliberate insult, resolutely defend our national honor and dignity, and we will refute all groundless slander with facts.

5. Dora Cavalcanti:

   That phrase 'destroy email' meant 'explain' or 'refute' the allegations about the email.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=refute
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Refute
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=refute
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refute
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refute
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=refute