Refute Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-fyo͝ot
To prove or show to be false
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. rebut
  2. confute
  3. disprove
  4. discredit
  5. answer
  6. contradict
  7. belie
  8. overthrow
  9. invalidate
  10. disclaim
  11. deny
  12. show up
  13. explode
  14. expose
  15. prove false
  16. show the weakness in
  17. provide refutation for
  18. argue against
  19. oppose
  20. tear down
  21. demolish
  22. squelch
  23. take a stand against
  24. cancel
  25. repudiate
  26. avoid
  27. cancel-out
  28. give-the-lie-to
  29. negate
  30. dispute
  31. contravene
  32. parry
  33. counter
  34. contend
  35. debate
  36. convict
  37. reply to
  38. quash
  39. crush
  40. gainsay
  41. dispose of
  42. knock holes in
  43. not leave a leg to stand on
  44. silence
  45. controvert
Antonyms:
  1. support
  2. uphold
  3. accept
  4. endorse
  5. stand by. See syn. study at disprove.disprove
  6. sanction
  7. stand by
  8. prove
  9. confirm
  10. ratify

Words Related to Refute

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