Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: refute

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Usage examples:

As a long-term resident of the area and a regular user of the oval and surrounds, I can refute his claims to the occasional dog droppings.

Source: https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8246824/your-say-kurnell-la-perouse-ferry-service-and-other-shire-issues-and-events/?src=rss

A spokesperson for A.G Barr said: "We strongly refute the provocative accusations by Unite the union that we have potentially engaged in illegal activity during industrial action.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23746060.irn-bru-manufacturer-accused-union-busting-tactics/?ref=rss

But amidst this litany of astonishing, rather baroque attacks, are some very serious allegations that I absolutely refute.”

Source: https://perezhilton.com/russell-brand-denies-criminal-allegations-being-made-upcoming-expose/

Last week, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, posted an email from the laptop on X (previously known as Twitter) in a bid to refute claims from House Republicans.

Source: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/11/hunter-bidens-receipt-obama-officials-personal-cell-numbers-undercuts-white-house-impeachment-defense/

“No, I’m making this video to refute the fact that Nigerians are not dog eaters.”

Source: https://www.africanexaminer.com/nigerians-react-as-animal-rights-activist-slams-chef-hilda-baci-for-eating-dog-meat/

Parochialised interests and rivalries between competing intelligence organisations make it possible that the intelligence produced by one agency will conflict with or refute what the other produces.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/hamas-attack-and-israel-agencies-failures-8985335/

She apparently wanted to create panic among Surrey-ites before others could refute her ludicrous figures.

Source: https://voiceonline.com/public-safety-minister-farnworth-firmly-rejects-bc-liberals-accusations-regarding-surrey-policing-transition/

Speaking over several sessions to Sassen during a kind of Nazi expat salon, Eichmann seems to anticipate his future defense and completely refute it.

Source: https://forward.com/culture/532227/adolf-eichmann-devils-confession-documentary-tapes/

"The hard part of this is that new or better information won't refute the conspiracy thinking," said Lampe.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2023/09/18/social-medias-wild-conspiracy-theory-the-missing-f-35-flew-to-cuba/

The local newspaper, Daily Trust, which put out an article saying the CBN has devalued the official rate, has defended its position and has asked the CBN to refute its report with data.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/business-leaders-insist-they-get-dollars-at-n630-despite-cbn-denial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=business-leaders-insist-they-get-dollars-at-n630-despite-cbn-denial

The Vieux Fort South MP cannot continue to hide or toe refute the fact that he has been MP for V/F South for 25 years and Prime Minister for 15 of those 25 years.

Source: https://thevoiceslu.com/2023/05/fear-remains-greater-than-fear-itself/

They use public speaking, community events, and cooperation with local organizations to promote awareness about pain management alternatives and refute chronic pain myths.

Source: https://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/139484.php

To refute arguments for the welfare state that appeal to intuitions that justice requires egalitarian redistribution, I’d suggest that a more fundamental grounding for rights than Moller has attempted is necessary.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/10/david-gordon/governing-least/

We, the Working Group for the Azerbaijan-Austria Inter-Parliamentary Connexions, utterly refute such an unfair attitude shown to our country.

Source: https://en.apa.az/foreign-policy/working-group-for-the-azerbaijan-austria-inter-parliamentary-connexions-condemns-austrian-parliaments-statement-414652

When one follows in the footsteps of a more senior scholar, one is expected to acknowledge the latter’s contribution to the field and how one’s own research and ideas refute, affirm or expand knowledge in the area.

Source: https://patriotpost.us/articles/102971-in-brief-claudine-gay-and-my-scholarship-2023-12-19