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refutation
refutation
/ˌrɛfjuːˈteɪʃən/
noun
The act of determining that something is false
(
disproof
,
falsification
,
falsifying
,
refutal
,
refutation
)
the act of determining that something is false
Any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
(
disproof
,
falsification
,
refutation
)
any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
(
defence
[Canadian, British]
,
refutation
,
defense
[American]
)
the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
His refutation of the charges was short and persuasive
his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive
In defense he said the other man started it
in defense he said the other man started it
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