refute
verb (used with object)
to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
refutes
-
present tense formof refute (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Neeleman also vocally refutes the idea of being a tradwife while, for example, showcasing the joys of making homemade cheese while an infant is strapped to her.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
But the disclosure, which Haley Van Erem filed with Congress, refutes itself repeatedly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
They also say CPL refutes any suggestion it prioritises entertainment over the welfare of contributors or that drama is engineered by production at the expense of the contributors.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
"Our results have far-reaching implications. Firstly, it refutes the hypothesis that any organics found in fossils must result from contamination."
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Kassia’s haunting music has recendy been recorded for the first time in a thousand years, and it rather gracefully refutes the assumption that the development of early music is exclusively the handiwork of men.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
