confute [verb]

Definition of confute:

  • To prove a person or an argument to be wrong or false.
  • To refute conclusively; to disprove.

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Sentence/Example of confute:

The scientist was able to confute the previous theory with his new research.

The lawyer's evidence served to confute the witness's testimony.

Her clear and logical arguments confuted all objections to the proposal.

The new data confuted the old assumptions about climate change.

It took years for historians to confute the myths surrounding the ancient civilization.

He managed to confute the rumors about his involvement in the scandal.

The professor's lecture confuted many of the misconceptions held by the students.

Their findings confuted the long-held belief that the disease was incurable.

She prepared her presentation carefully to confute any counterarguments.

The documentary aimed to confute the myths and provide factual information.