2006-10-04 11:17:58 · 10 answers · asked by double zero 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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2006-10-04 11:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Yahoo Search: define refute
2006-10-04 11:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by kearneyconsulting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: re·fute
Pronunciation: ri-'fyüt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): re·fut·ed; re·fut·ing
Etymology: Latin refutare to check, suppress, refute
1 : to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
2 : to deny the truth or accuracy of
- re·fut·able /-'fyü-t&-b&l/ adjective
- re·fut·ably /-blE/ adverb
- re·fut·er noun
2006-10-04 11:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jester 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof:
2006-10-04 11:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by athiyav2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prove false.
2006-10-04 11:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by Call Me Babs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prove wrong, using evidence.
2006-10-04 11:38:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to counter..
There, now you're a little more verbose.
2006-10-04 11:26:20 · answer #7 · answered by La Voce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to present an opposing argument :)
2006-10-04 11:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to reject
to question its authority or validity
2006-10-04 11:32:47 · answer #9 · answered by FavoredbyU 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
deny
2006-10-07 06:58:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋