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What is another word for Refutation? – 191 Refutation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    rebuttal denial contradiction counterargument refutation disproval dismissal rejection repudiation negation confutation disproof invalidation falsification debunking repudiation renunciation abandonment dismissal rejection refutation confutation disconfirmation disproval negation contradiction counterstatement counterclaim rejoinder retort riposte rebutment refutation denial disclaimer disavowal disclamation recantation retraction withdrawal abandonment relinquishment surrender capitulation concession acknowledgment admission confession avowal affirmation confirmation validation verification substantiation corroboration authentication

    Meaning of Refutation

    The primary meaning of the word "Refutation" is the act of proving something to be false.

    Definitions

    • The act of proving that something is false or incorrect
    • A statement or argument that shows something to be false or incorrect
    • The act of disproving or disproving a theory, statement, or argument

    Etymology of Refutation

    The word "Refutation" comes from the Latin "refutare", which means "to prove false" or "to disprove"
    The Latin "refutare" is a combination of "re" (meaning "against") and "futare" (meaning "to prove")
    The word "Refutation" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of proving something to be false or incorrect

    Example Uses

    • The scientist's refutation of the theory was based on careful experimentation and data analysis
    • The lawyer's refutation of the witness's testimony was convincing and persuasive
    • The refutation of the myth was a major breakthrough in the field of history

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confirmation validation verification substantiation corroboration authentication affirmation admission acknowledgment concession admission confession avowal affirmation ratification endorsement approval sanction justification vindication exoneration acquittal absolution clearance certification accreditation

    Related Nouns

    argument claim statement assertion allegation accusation charge complaint criticism objection protest rebuttal denial contradiction counterargument thesis hypothesis theory proposition premise assumption inference conclusion evidence proof demonstration explanation justification rationale defense apology

    Related Verbs

    argue claim state assert allege accuse charge criticize object protest rebut deny contradict counter disprove refute prove demonstrate show explain justify rationalize defend apologize justify vindicate exonerate acquit absolve clear certify accredit

    Related Adjectives

    false incorrect mistaken erroneous wrong untrue fallacious specious flawed defective invalid unsubstantiated unproven unverified unsupported baseless groundless unfounded unjustified unreasonable irrational illogical contradictory paradoxical ambiguous vague unclear uncertain doubtful questionable disputable debatable controversial contentious disputed argued contested challenged opposed resisted rejected denied disproven refuted debunked discredited