to refute, to disprove, to confute
1. to prove (an argument, theory, or statement) to be wrong or false
The scientist confuted the old hypothesis with new evidence.
O cientista confutou a velha hipótese com novas evidências.
2. to argue against or dispute someone's claims
He confuted every point raised by his opponent.
Ele confutou cada ponto levantado pelo seu adversário.
Related Idioms & Phrases
confutar argumentos - to refute arguments
confutar uma teoria - to disprove a theory
confutar as alegações de alguém - to refute someone's claims
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