to deny, to contradict, to refute
1. to declare that something is false; to contradict a statement or claim
The witness desmentiu the defendant's alibi.
A testemunha desmentiu o álibi do acusado.
2. to prove someone wrong through evidence or argument
The new evidence desmentiu all previous accusations.
A nova evidência desmentiu todas as acusações anteriores.
3. to act in a way that contradicts one's previous words or character
His actions desmentiu his promises.
Suas ações desmentem suas promessas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desmentir com fatos (to refute with facts)
ser desmentido pela realidade (to be contradicted by reality)
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