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refutes
[/rɪˈfjuːts/]
verb
refuta
1.
To prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false
The new evidence refutes the original hypothesis.
As novas evidências refutam a hipótese original.
2.
To deny or reject (a claim or accusation)
She refutes the allegations against her.
Ela refuta as acusações contra ela.
3.
To argue against; to provide a counter-argument
The lawyer refutes the prosecution's claims in court.
O advogado refuta as alegações da promotoria em tribunal.
Synonyms
contradicts
disproves
denies
rejects
disputes
challenges
Antonyms
confirms
supports
validates
proves
corroborates
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
refuta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
refuta
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
refute point by point
refute an argument
refute the notion that
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