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refute

[/rɪˈfjuːt/]
verb
refutar
1. To prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false
The scientist refuted the hypothesis with experimental evidence.
O cientista refutou a hipótese com evidências experimentais.
2. To deny or reject (an accusation or claim)
She refuted the accusations against her in court.
Ela refutou as acusações contra ela no tribunal.
3. To argue or speak in opposition to something
The lawyer refuted every point made by the opposing counsel.
O advogado refutou cada ponto levantado pelo advogado adversário.
Synonyms
disprovecontradictrebutdenyreject
Antonyms
confirmverifysupportcorroborateprove

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
refutar
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
refutar
Standard formal usage
Portugal
refutar
Standard formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

refute an argument
refute a claim
refute evidence
refute a theory
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