word
Refute
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/rɪˈfjuːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
refute
Dictionary meaning
To prove something wrong with evidence. Often misused to mean simply 'deny' or 'disagree'.
Common mispronunciations
using it to mean just deny without proof
Pronunciation tips
Refute means to disprove with evidence, not merely to reject a claim.
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