refute
[ ri-fyoot ]
/ rɪˈfyut /
verb (used with object), re·fut·ed, re·fut·ing.
to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
to prove (a person) to be in error.
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Example sentences from the Web for unrefuted
They have been unrefuted, uncontradicted in any of their details.
The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) |John Greenleaf WhittierMy books are successful; my theories are unrefuted; but I suffer in politics from a prejudice almost physical in the French.
The Wisdom of Father Brown |G. K. ChestertonFor us it is history undisputed, unrefuted, because it is so natural.
Little Journeys To The Homes Of Great Teachers |Elbert HubbardOnce, their aim appeared to be a noble possibility, struggling still and unrealized, but unrefuted.
Studies of Christianity |James Martineau
British Dictionary definitions for unrefuted
refute
/ (rɪˈfjuːt) /
verb
(tr)
to prove (a statement, theory, charge, etc) of (a person) to be false or incorrect; disprove
to deny (a claim, charge, allegation, etc)
Derived forms of refute
refutable (ˈrɛfjʊtəbəl, rɪˈfjuː-), adjective refutability (ˌrɛfjʊtəˈbɪlɪtɪ, rɪˌfjuː-), noun refutably, adverb refuter, nounWord Origin for refute
C16: from Latin
refūtāre to rebut
usage for refute
The use of
refute to mean
deny is thought by many people to be incorrect