My Word of the Day, Refute

Refute

/rɪˈfjuːt/ verb [T] formal

what does it mean?

-To say or prove that a person, statement, opinion, etc. is wrong or false. -to prove that sth is wrong.-to say that sth is not true or fair

Synonyms: rebut, deny, refuse

Example:

The referee refutes any suggestion that he behaved unfairly in the crucial final match last week.

Etymology:

(1545) From Latin refutare =to check, drive back, refute. re- + -futare to beat.

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