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refute

/rɪˈfjuːt/
English Definition
v. disprove; contradict; rebut
中文释义
反驳；驳斥
Example Sentence

The physicist presented new data from the particle accelerator to refute the earlier theory about subatomic behavior.

物理学家展示了粒子加速器的新数据，以驳斥早先关于亚原子行为的理论。

Synonyms
disprove rebut contradict
Antonyms
support confirm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(anti) + fute (strike, Latin refutare) → refute.
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “refute”?

  1. A Change up and down
  2. B To cause to become; provide or give.
  3. C To increase rapidly in numbers or amount
  4. D Disprove; contradict; rebut
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D — Disprove; contradict; rebut. “refute” means disprove; contradict; rebut.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “disprove; contradict; rebut”?

  1. A proliferate
  2. B fluctuate
  3. C refute
  4. D render
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C — refute. “refute” means disprove; contradict; rebut.

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Common questions about “refute”

What does “refute” mean?

refute — disprove; contradict; rebut. In Chinese: 反驳；驳斥.

How do you pronounce “refute”?

refute is pronounced /rɪˈfjuːt/.

How is “refute” used in a sentence?

The physicist presented new data from the particle accelerator to refute the earlier theory about subatomic behavior. (物理学家展示了粒子加速器的新数据，以驳斥早先关于亚原子行为的理论。)

What are synonyms for “refute”?

disprove, rebut, contradict — all close in meaning to refute (disprove; contradict; rebut).

What is the opposite of “refute”?

support, confirm — each the opposite of refute (disprove; contradict; rebut).

Is “refute” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. refute is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “refute”?

re-(anti) + fute (strike, Latin refutare) → refute.

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