confutare

Definitions of confutare
  1. verb
    prove to be false
    synonyms: ribattere
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    antonyms:
    dimostrare, provare
    establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
    types:
    ribattere
    prove to be false or incorrect
  2. verb
    prove to be false or incorrect
    synonyms: ribattere
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    type of:
    ribattere
    prove to be false
  3. verb
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
    synonyms: ribattere
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    types:
    avversare, contraddire, contrariare, osteggiare
    be resistant to
    contestare, dissentire, protestare, resistere, ricalcitrare
    express opposition through action or words
    type of:
    respingere, rinnegare, ripudiare
    cast off
  4. verb
    challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
    synonyms: contestare, contrastare, interpellare, oppugnare
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    type of:
    sfidare
    issue a challenge to
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