1. (verb)refute, rebut overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof Synonyms: controvert, refute, rebut
2. (verb)refute, rebut, controvert prove to be false or incorrect Synonyms: controvert, refute, rebut, contradict, oppose
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'refute'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. refute To refute and to confute are to answer so as to admit of no reply. To refute a statement is to demonstrate its falsity by argument or countervailing proof; confute is substantially the same i Synonyms: refute, confound, confute, disprove, overthrow, repel
Synonyms for refute 
