refute
General verb
To prove that a statement or theory is wrong by argument or evidence.
Subsequent experiments decisively refuted the original conjecture.
Medicine verb
To prove that a claim or piece of evidence is false or mistaken.
The consultant's letter aimed to refute the earlier suspicion of a fracture based on the scan.
Law verb
To prove a statement or accusation wrong by argument or evidence.
Defence counsel refuted the identification by producing timestamped footage placing her client miles away.
Business verb
To prove a statement or accusation to be false or wrong.
The auditors refuted the claim that revenues had been overstated.
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