Refute

/rɪˈfjuːt/ verb medium

To prove that a statement or argument is false or mistaken by using evidence or logic.

The scientist presented new data to refute the claim that the medication had no side effects.

Memory Trick

Picture a courtroom 're-fight' where new evidence knocks out the other side's argument entirely.

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Rebut

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