confute

[US]/kənˈfjuːt/
[UK]/kənˈfjuːt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; to refute
Word Forms
Past Participleconfuted
Past Tenseconfuted
Third Person Singularconfutes
Pluralconfutes
Present Participleconfuting

Phrases & Collocations

confute an argument

confute a claim

confute the theory

confute misconceptions

confute falsehoods

confute the evidence

confute their claims

confute the arguments

confute popular beliefs

confute the narrative

Example Sentences

he tried to confute the allegations against him.

the scientist aimed to confute the outdated theories.

she presented evidence to confute his argument.

it is important to confute misinformation.

the lawyer worked hard to confute the claims made by the opposition.

many studies have been conducted to confute the myths surrounding this issue.

he felt compelled to confute the rumors circulating about him.

the author used facts to confute common misconceptions.

in his lecture, he aimed to confute the prevalent theories.

she managed to confute his claims with solid evidence.

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