Disproves Meaning in English
word · lemma: disprove
dɪsˈpɹuvz
diss-PROOVZ
dɪspɹˈuːvz
diss-PROOVZ
Definition
To show that something is not true or not correct, usually by giving evidence or arguments.
Usage & Nuances
"Disprove" is formal and often used in scientific, academic, or legal contexts. Common collocations: "disprove a theory," "disprove an allegation." Not interchangeable with "prove": "disprove" means to show something is false.
Spanish: refuta - desmientePortuguese (BR): refuta - desmentePortuguese (PT): refuta - desmenteChinese (Simplified): 反驳 - 证伪Chinese (Traditional): 反駁 - 證偽Hindi: गलत ठहराता है - खंडन करता हैArabic: يدحض - يثبت خطأBengali: অসত্য প্রমাণ করা - খণ্ডন করাRussian: опровергаетJapanese: 反証する - 否定するVietnamese: bác bỏ - chứng minh saiKorean: 반박하다 - 틀렸음을 증명하다Turkish: çürütürUrdu: جھوٹا ثابت کرنا - تردید کرناIndonesian: membantah - membuktikan salah
Example Sentences
She disproves the rumor with facts.
basic
This evidence disproves his claim.
basic
The new data disproves the old theory.
basic
Nothing he said really disproves my point.
natural
So far, nobody disproves his theory, but people keep trying.
natural
Her research totally disproves what we believed before.
natural