refute refute /rɪˈfjuːt/

verb

1. () Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof  ( refute , rebut )
   overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
    The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments
   The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments
   
2. () Prove to be false or incorrect  ( controvert , rebut , refute )
   prove to be false or incorrect