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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /rɪˈfjuːt/
Forms: refuted
refute means: To show with facts or reasons that a statement or idea is wrong.
verb
PROVE WRONGC1
To show with facts or reasons that a statement or idea is wrong.
- These facts refute his claim.
- The study refuted the old theory.
- Can you refute her argument with evidence?
DENY CLAIMC1
To say that a statement or accusation is untrue.
- She refuted the accusation immediately.
- The mayor has refuted all allegations of wrongdoing.
- Their spokesperson refutes reports that the factory will close.
Questions about refute
What does refute mean?
To show with facts or reasons that a statement or idea is wrong.
What is refute in other languages?
Türkçe: çürütmek · Español: refutar · Français: réfuter · Deutsch: widerlegen · Italiano: confutare · 日本語: 論破する
How do you pronounce refute?
It is pronounced /rɪˈfjuːt/.
How do you use refute in a sentence?
These facts refute his claim. The study refuted the old theory.
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