confute

Definitions

To prove a person or an argument to be wrong or erroneous.

To refute or disprove through argument or evidence.

Examples

The scientist presented new data to confute the long-standing theory that had dominated the field for decades.

It is difficult to confute his argument when he provides such compelling evidence to support every claim.

Synonyms

refute disprove rebut debunk invalidate contradict negate

Antonyms

prove verify validate confirm substantiate corroborate support