refute
/rɪˈfjuːt/verb
उच्चारण रिफ़्यूट
(तर्क या प्रमाण से किसी बात को) गलत सिद्ध करना, खंडन करना
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verb
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[T] ~ sth formal
to prove that something is wrong
(तर्क या प्रमाण से किसी बात को) गलत सिद्ध करना, खंडन करना
- The lawyer refuted every argument of the other side.
- The scientist refuted the old theory.
- Scientists refuted the claim with a simple experiment.
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- It is hard to refute an argument that is supported by solid facts.
- The debater refuted her opponent's point in less than a minute.
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[T] ~ sth
to say that something is not true or fair
(आरोप को) नकारना
- She refutes any suggestion that she acted dishonestly.
- The scientist refuted the claim with new data.
- The actor refuted the rumours about his retirement.
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- The company strongly refuted the charge of delaying payments.
- He refuted the accusation that he had copied in the exam.
Synonyms deny
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refutation noun