confutes

[US]/kənˈfjuːts/
[UK]/kənˈfjuːts/

Translation

v.to prove (a person or an assertion) to be wrong

Phrases & Collocations

confutes the claim

confutes the argument

confutes the theory

confutes his assertion

confutes their beliefs

confutes the evidence

confutes popular opinion

confutes the notion

confutes a fallacy

confutes misconceptions

Example Sentences

his research confutes the previous theories about climate change.

the evidence confutes the claims made by the opposition.

she confutes the idea that technology is harmful to education.

the lawyer confutes the allegations with solid proof.

his argument confutes the notion that all politicians are corrupt.

the scientist confutes the myths surrounding the vaccine.

the documentary confutes popular misconceptions about history.

her findings confute the assumption that exercise is unnecessary.

the article confutes the belief that money can’t buy happiness.

the study confutes the idea that all diets are effective.

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