Disprove

Synonyms of disprove

• deny
• contradict
• refute

Antonyms of disprove

• validate
• confirm
• prove

Collocations of disprove

theory

Frequency: 70 %

The scientist set out to disprove the theory with new evidence.

belief

Frequency: 65 %

The new scientific study aimed to disprove the long-held belief.

rumor

Frequency: 60 %

The investigation was launched to disprove the rumor of corruption.

allegation

Frequency: 50 %

The lawyer presented evidence to disprove the allegation against his client.

myth

Frequency: 45 %

The archaeologist's findings helped to disprove the ancient myth.

Idiomatic Expressions for disprove

• Phrase: hard to disprove
  Meaning: difficult to show as false or incorrect
  Usage: The theory was so well-researched that it was hard to disprove.