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Meaning of word refutation from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions.

Example : His refutation of the charges was short and persuasive.
In defense he said the other man started it.

Synonyms : defence, defense

Meaning : Any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something.

Synonyms : disproof, falsification

Meaning : The act of determining that something is false.

Synonyms : disproof, falsification, falsifying, refutal

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Destroy completely.

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Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

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Cut away in small pieces.

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In a productive way.

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Give, sell, or transfer to another.

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