Another word for disprove
Another word for disprove
Synonym Study
- Rebut stresses formality in refuting an argument, such as is observed in debate, court procedure, etc.
- Controvert implies a disputing or denying of statements, arguments, etc. in an endeavor to refute them
- Confute suggests the overwhelming or silencing of a person by argument, proof, or rhetorical force
- Refute implies a more thorough assembly of evidence and a more careful development of argument, hence suggests conclusiveness of proof
- Disprove implies the presenting of evidence or reasoned arguments that demonstrate an assertion or belief to be false or erroneous