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disprove

dis·prove

disprove

 
pronunciation:
dIs pruv
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: disproves, disproving, disproved
definition: to prove to be untrue, erroneous, or invalid.
synonyms:
confute, invalidate, refute
antonyms:
establish, prove, substantiate, validate
similar words:
belie, confound, deny, dispute, negative, overturn, rebut
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derivations: disprovable (adj.), disprover (n.)
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