refutation
noun
ref·u·ta·tion
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Definition of refutation
: the act or process of refuting
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Synonyms & Antonyms for refutation
Synonyms
confutation, disconfirmation, disproof, rebuttal
Antonyms
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Examples of refutation in a Sentence
these are hard scientific facts against which there can be no reasonable refutation
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Initially this was a refutation of the idea of mercantilism that had dominated European policy in the 1600s and 1700s. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, "Real World Economics: âInflation is solvedâ? Donât bank on it," 28 July 2019 This perception is not new, but thereâs a sharper edge now to Amazonâs refutations of these claims. — Shira Ovide, latimes.com, "Amazon tries to prove itâs not a Dickensian workhouse," 11 July 2019 Blewett offered a point-by-point refutation of Take Back Oak Lawnâs statement, saying was committed to advocating for LGBTQ issues and was happy to meet with anyone to discuss issues. — Corbett Smith, Dallas News, "Fight intensifies in second round of East Dallas City Council race between David Blewett, Philip Kingston," 6 June 2019 Zombies are a toothy refutation of happy endings, though not always of funny ones. — Noah Berlatsky, The Verge, "Why zombies are so hilarious," 5 Dec. 2018 But the resurgence of the industry is a refutation of those who predicted that the post-crisis regulations would hamstring banks and damp the economy. — Peter Eavis, New York Times, "What Stress? It's Good to Be a Bank," 22 June 2018 Trump intended those remarks as a refutation of the concerns and complaints of those most-outspoken members of the 2017 Eagles: Malcolm Jenkins, Chris Long, Torrey Smith, others. — Mike Sielski, Philly.com, "An absurd afternoon at the White House with Donald Trump, and without the Eagles | Mike Sielski," 5 June 2018 Their work is subtle â a refutation of Penroseâs original statement of the strong cosmic censorship conjecture, but not a complete denial of its spirit. — Quanta Magazine, "Mathematicians Disprove Conjecture Made to Save Black Holes," 17 May 2018 Holding law enforcement accountable is the best refutation of the authoritarian temptation, with its mocking of our insistence on due process, elections and respect for individual rights. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "âTrust but Verifyâ Applies to the FBI," 13 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'refutation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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