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refute

IPA pronunciation: /rɪˈfjuːt/

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Russian meaning

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English definition

Prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove.

Example

Empirical evidence refutes the assertion that online tests are less reliable.

Collocations

refute a claim
refute an argument
conclusively refute

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