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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

refute

/rɪˈfjuːt/ verb · British & US
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What does refute mean?

verb

To prove or show to be false; to contradict or deny the truth of something. To disprove or invalidate an argument or statement.

Example

"The scientist's data refuted the theory that the Earth was flat."

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