refute
verb (used with object)
to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
refutes
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present tense formof refute (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Kris initially refutes their chemistry, pushing it away in favor of her work.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 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
They said the company had "extensive" evidence including messages, documents and witness testimony that "unequivocally refutes" Mavromantis' claims.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Outside of the Chagall exhibition in Moscow, former piano teacher Irina refutes the idea of trying to escape from the war.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
“I think not. Look how thin she is. Her weight refutes that accusation. “
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
