verb
- to prove (a person, argument, or theory) to be wrong or false
Usage: formal
Examples
- The scientist confutes the outdated theory with new evidence.
- Her research confutes the popular belief about diet and health.
- The lawyer confutes the witness’s testimony with documented proof.
- Historical records confute his claims about the battle.
- The experiment confutes the hypothesis completely.
- She confutes every argument with solid facts.