1. Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
   "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments"
   - rebut 
2. Prove to be false or incorrect
   - rebut, controvert

Derived forms: refuted, refutes, refuting

See also: refutation, refuter

Type of: confute, disown, disprove, renounce, repudiate

Encyclopedia: Refute

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