Refutation

noun

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.nounAn act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.

2.nounA vocal answer to an attack on one's assertions.

Synonyms

confutation disproof falsification defence defense rebuttal answer redargution response reply counterargument contradiction

Rhymes With

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination

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