disprove

/dɪsˈpruv/

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Type

Verb

Meaning

  1. To prove that a claim, theory, or statement is false or incorrect by providing contrary evidence.

    • The researcher gathered enough experimental data to disprove the initial hypothesis.

    • Can this newly discovered document disprove his claim to the property?

How it's used

  • disprove the theory

“disprove it.”

She presented clear evidence to disprove the claim.

Collocations

  • disprove a theory
  • disprove a hypothesis
  • disprove a myth
  • disprove an allegation
  • conclusively disprove
  • attempt to disprove

Synonyms

  • refute
  • debunk
  • rebut
  • discredit

Antonyms