01 v. t. To disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute argu…
imp. & p. p.
Refuted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Refuting
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To disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute arguments; to refute testimony; to refute opinions or theories; to refute a disputant.“There were so many witnesses in these two miracles that it is impossible to refute such multitudes.” — Addison.