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Learn “Refute”

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Refute

verb/ri-FYOOT/

Meaning

To prove that a statement or idea is wrong.

In context

The scientist's experiment refuted the old belief about the bush frogs.

Remember it

Refute rhymes with 'boot' — you boot out a wrong idea by proving it false.

Use it well

Use when evidence shows a claim is false, not just when you disagree.