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refute conclusion
[rɪˈfjuːt kənˈkluːʒən]
verb phrase
refutar conclusão
1.
to prove or demonstrate that a conclusion is false or incorrect by presenting contrary evidence or logical arguments
The new study refutes the conclusion that sugar is the primary cause of obesity.
O novo estudo refuta a conclusão de que o açúcar é a causa principal da obesidade.
2.
to disagree with and disprove a previously stated or accepted conclusion
The defendant's lawyer will attempt to refute the prosecution's conclusion during the trial.
O advogado do réu tentará refutar a conclusão da promotoria durante o julgamento.
Synonyms
contradict conclusion
disprove conclusion
rebut conclusion
challenge conclusion
invalidate conclusion
Antonyms
confirm conclusion
support conclusion
validate conclusion
uphold conclusion
substantiate conclusion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
refutar conclusão
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
refutar conclusão
common in academic and legal contexts
Portugal
refutar conclusão
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
knock down a conclusion
shoot down a conclusion
poke holes in a conclusion
tear apart a conclusion
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