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Definition refute in British English

refute verb

[transitive] verb
/rɪˈfjuːt/
1

to say that a statement is not true or accurate without giving proof

Example

The police said he was drunk, a claim refuted by his attorney.

Synonyms and related words
dispute disprove debunk
2

to prove that a statement is false

Example

The evidence refutes all claims that the student loan scheme is not working.

Synonyms and related words
dispute disprove debunk
Definition refute in British English