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refutado
[ʁe.fu.ˈta.du]
adjective/verb (past participle)
masculine
pl: refutados
refuted
1.
having been proven false or wrong; contradicted with evidence
The scientist's claims were refuted by new research.
As afirmações do cientista foram refutadas por novas pesquisas.
2.
rejected or disputed through argument or proof
His argument was refuted during the debate.
Seu argumento foi refutado durante o debate.
Synonyms
desmentido
contestado
rebatido
desmontado
negado
Antonyms
confirmado
comprovado
validado
sustentado
apoiado
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
refutado
standard usage
Portugal
refutado
standard usage
General Brazilian
contestado
alternative, more colloquial
Related Idioms & Phrases
argumento refutado
teoria refutada
tese refutada
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