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refute
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refute
v.
rebut, disprove, prove false
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Objection (argument)
In informal logic an objection (also called expostulation or refutation), is a reason arguing against a premise, lemma, or main contention. An objection to an objection is known as a rebuttal.
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refute
Verb
1. overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments"
(synonym) rebut
(hypernym) renounce, repudiate
(hyponym) oppose, controvert, contradict
(derivation) refutation, defense, defence
2. prove to be false or incorrect
(synonym) rebut, controvert
(hypernym) disprove, confute
(derivation) disproof, falsification, refutation
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réfuter
v.
refute, disprove; rebut, contradict, confute
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refutar
v.
refute, disprove, rebut
