refute

refutar

Demostrar con hechos o razones que una afirmación o idea es falsa.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Sinónimos: disprove, debunk

Antónimos: prove, confirm

Expresiones frecuentes: refute a claim, refute an argument, refute a theory

negar, rechazar

Decir que una afirmación o acusación no es cierta.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: deny, reject

Antónimos: admit, accept

Expresiones frecuentes: refute an accusation, refute the allegations, refute a report