Refuted Meaning in English
word · lemma: refute
Definition
Proven to be wrong or false, usually by giving evidence or clear arguments.
Usage & Nuances
'Refuted' is quite formal and often used in academic, scientific, and legal contexts. It means to disprove by argument or evidence. Common collocations: 'refuted the claim', 'refuted allegations'. Not to be confused with 'denied', which only means saying something isn’t true, not proving it’s false.
Example Sentences
Many rumors were quickly refuted by the official spokesperson.
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He confidently refuted every accusation they made against him.
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The politician claimed his opponent's data was completely refuted in the debate.
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The scientist refuted the old theory with new evidence.
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Her statement was quickly refuted by experts.
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The report was refuted after the facts were checked.
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