refutation
noun/ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,427 most common English word
Meaning
proof that something is wrong or false; a decisive countering of an argument or claim.
Example sentence
The scientist presented clear evidence as refutation of the popular myth about vaccines.
Synonyms & related words
- disproof
- rebuttal
- denial
- contradiction
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