Refutation
noun
The action of proving a statement or belief to be wrong or false.
His refutation of her arguments was very convincing.
Often appears as...
- powerful refutation
- complete refutation
noun
A point, document, or an argument that refutes something.
He presented a strong refutation against the claims made in the report.
Often appears as...
- strong refutation
- evidential refutation
noun
A technique in debate to negate an opponent's position.
He is known for his powerful refutations in debates.
Often appears as...
- debate refutation
- argumentative refutation
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The action of proving a statement or belief to be wrong or false.
His refutation of her arguments was very convincing.
Often appears as...
- powerful refutation
- complete refutation
noun
A point, document, or an argument that refutes something.
He presented a strong refutation against the claims made in the report.
Often appears as...
- strong refutation
- evidential refutation
noun
A technique in debate to negate an opponent's position.
He is known for his powerful refutations in debates.
Often appears as...
- debate refutation
- argumentative refutation
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Conviction Strength
Used to express strong certainty while dismissing another's claim, showing no doubt.
His refutation was so adamant, it left no room for argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clarity
Ensure context is clear as 'refutation' specifically addresses existing statements or beliefs.
After hearing the myths, she provided a clear refutation to set the facts straight.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Neutrality
While 'refutation' sounds formal, it should be used without emotional charge to convey objectivity.
His refutation of the outdated theory was based purely on new evidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Conviction Strength
Used to express strong certainty while dismissing another's claim, showing no doubt.
His refutation was so adamant, it left no room for argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clarity
Ensure context is clear as 'refutation' specifically addresses existing statements or beliefs.
After hearing the myths, she provided a clear refutation to set the facts straight.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Neutrality
While 'refutation' sounds formal, it should be used without emotional charge to convey objectivity.
His refutation of the outdated theory was based purely on new evidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Conviction Strength
Used to express strong certainty while dismissing another's claim, showing no doubt.
His refutation was so adamant, it left no room for argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clarity
Ensure context is clear as 'refutation' specifically addresses existing statements or beliefs.
After hearing the myths, she provided a clear refutation to set the facts straight.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Neutrality
While 'refutation' sounds formal, it should be used without emotional charge to convey objectivity.
His refutation of the outdated theory was based purely on new evidence.
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Video examples
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the Austrian Empress was forced to dispatch her personal physician. He investigated and put an end to the rumors by publishing a thorough, scientific refutation. The panic subsided, but the vampire had already taken root in Western Europe's imagination,
Video examples
How did Dracula become...
the Austrian Empress was forced to dispatch her personal physician. He investigated and put an end to the rumors by publishing a thorough, scientific refutation. The panic subsided, but the vampire had already taken root in Western Europe's imagination,
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Quote examples
Tom Stoppard
English Dramatist
I write plays because writing dialogue is the only respectable way of contradicting yourself. I put a position, rebut it, refute the rebuttal, and rebut the refutation.
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Richard Dawkins
English Scientist
There is no refutation of Darwinian evolution in existence. If a refutation ever were to come about, it would come from a scientist, and not an idiot.
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John Shirley
American Author
I'm not quite pompous enough to think of myself as an educator or a man capable of definitive refutation of falsehoods.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Nine-tenths of the existing books are nonsense and the clever books are the refutation of that nonsense.
Quote examples
Tom Stoppard
English Dramatist
I write plays because writing dialogue is the only respectable way of contradicting yourself. I put a position, rebut it, refute the rebuttal, and rebut the refutation.
Quote examples
Richard Dawkins
English Scientist
There is no refutation of Darwinian evolution in existence. If a refutation ever were to come about, it would come from a scientist, and not an idiot.
Quote examples
John Shirley
American Author
I'm not quite pompous enough to think of myself as an educator or a man capable of definitive refutation of falsehoods.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Nine-tenths of the existing books are nonsense and the clever books are the refutation of that nonsense.
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