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What is another word for Disprove? – 118 Disprove Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    refute deny contradict oppose disconfirm invalidate rebut counter challenge debunk dismiss negate repudiate reject confute overthrow undermine invalidate controvert gainsay belie discredit confound demolish destroy annihilate discredit annihilate nullify quash overturn dismantle

    Meaning of Disprove

    The primary meaning of the word "disprove" is to show that something is not true or does not exist.

    Definitions

    • To prove that something is false or incorrect
    • To show that a theory, statement, or belief is not true or valid
    • To provide evidence or argument that contradicts or refutes something

    Etymology of Disprove

    The word "disprove" comes from the Old French word "desprover", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "away from" or "opposite of") and "prover" (meaning "to prove")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to prove false" or "to show to be incorrect"

    Example Uses

    • The scientist's experiment was designed to disprove the theory that gravity affects time
    • The defense attorney tried to disprove the prosecution's key piece of evidence
    • The new data disproved the hypothesis that the company's sales would increase

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    prove confirm verify validate substantiate corroborate authenticate certify demonstrate establish support justify vindicate uphold sustain maintain ratify sanction endorse approve affirm

    Related Nouns

    evidence proof argument theory hypothesis statement claim assertion allegation accusation refutation rebuttal counterargument contradiction opposition challenge critique analysis examination investigation

    Related Verbs

    prove confirm verify validate substantiate corroborate authenticate certify demonstrate establish support justify vindicate uphold sustain maintain ratify sanction endorse approve affirm refute deny contradict

    Related Adjectives

    false incorrect untrue invalid flawed mistaken erroneous fallacious misleading deceptive spurious fictitious imaginary unsubstantiated unverified unproven disputed controversial questionable dubious suspicious