Disprove Meaning in English
word
Definition
To show that something is not true or correct, usually by giving evidence or arguments against it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/academic word, mostly used in scientific, legal, or logical contexts. Common collocations: 'disprove a theory', 'disprove an allegation'. Do not confuse with 'disapprove' (to not agree). Opposite of 'prove'.
Spanish: refutar - desacreditarPortuguese (BR): refutar - desmentirPortuguese (PT): refutar - desmentirChinese (Simplified): 反驳 - 证伪Chinese (Traditional): 反駁 - 證偽Hindi: ग़लत साबित करनाArabic: يدحض - يثبت خطأBengali: অপ্রমাণ করা - ভুল প্রমাণ করাRussian: опровергнуть - опровергатьJapanese: 反証する - 論破するVietnamese: bác bỏ - chứng minh là saiKorean: 반박하다 - 논박하다Turkish: çürütmek - yanlış olduğunu göstermekUrdu: غلط ثابت کرنا - تردید کرناIndonesian: membantah - membuktikan salah
Example Sentences
They tried to disprove the theory with new experiments.
basic
It is difficult to disprove his claims.
basic
No one has been able to disprove the evidence so far.
basic
Scientists work hard to disprove false ideas whenever they can.
natural
A single fact can disprove a popular belief.
natural
People sometimes refuse to accept information that disproves their opinions.
natural