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Refute

Definition

(formal) To prove that something is false or incorrect, often by presenting evidence or logical arguments to contradict it. Typically used in academic, scientific, or philosophical contexts to challenge a theory, hypothesis, or assertion.

Example Sentences

1The researcher's findings refute the long-held assumption that the disease is caused by a single genetic mutation.
2Critics argue that the government's statistics do not refute the claim that poverty rates have increased under their administration.
3The philosopher's argument aims to refute the idea that morality is purely relative and subjective.
4The experimental results refute the hypothesis that the new material is more durable than the existing one.
5Historians continue to refute the myth that the event was a spontaneous uprising, citing evidence of careful planning and coordination.

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