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refutation
noun
the act of determining that something is false
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- R
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- EFUTATIO
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the act of determining that something is false
noun
any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
noun
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
“his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive”
In context
Example Sentences
his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive
in defense he said the other man started it
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