Refute

v. t.

1.

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. [imp. & p. p. Refuted; p. pr. & vb. n. Refuting.] There were so many witnesses in these two miracles that it is impossible to refute such multitudes. - Addison.

Verb	1.	refute - overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments" Synonyms: rebut
	2.	refute - prove to be false or incorrect Synonyms: controvert, rebut

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