English

Detailed Synonyms for refutation in English

refutation:

refutation [the ~] nom

  1. the refutation
  2. the refutation
    – the act of determining that something is false 1
    the refutation; the falsification; the falsifying; the refutal; the disproof
    – the act of determining that something is false 1
  3. the refutation
    – any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something 1
    the refutation; the falsification; the disproof
    – any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something 1
  4. the refutation
    – the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions 1
    the defence; the refutation; the defense
    – the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions 1
    • defence [the ~] nom, britannique
    • refutation [the ~] nom
      • his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive1
    • defense [the ~] nom, américain
      • in defense he said the other man started it1

Related Words for "refutation":

  • refutations

Alternate Synonyms for "refutation":


Related Definitions for "refutation":

  1. the act of determining that something is false1
  2. any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something1
  3. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions1
    • his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive1