Refuting

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfjutɪŋ/

Definitions of refuting

verb to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false by argument or evidence

Example Sentences

A1 She is refuting the idea that cats are better pets than dogs.

A2 The scientist is refuting the theory that global warming is a hoax.

B1 The author spent the entire chapter refuting the claims made by his critics.

B2 The lawyer did a great job refuting the prosecution's arguments.

C1 The expert spent hours refuting the research findings presented by the opposing team.

C2 The politician was skilled at refuting his opponent's arguments during the debate.

Examples of refuting in a Sentence

formal The scientist presented a well-researched paper refuting the previous theory.

informal She spent hours refuting his arguments during the debate.

slang I totally shut him down by refuting his claims with evidence.

figurative Her success in the competition was like refuting all doubts and obstacles in her path.

Grammatical Forms of refuting

• past tense: refuted
• plural: refuting
• comparative: more refuting
• superlative: most refuting
• present tense: refutes
• future tense: will refute
• perfect tense: have refuted
• continuous tense: is refuting
• singular: refuting
• positive degree: refuting
• infinitive: to refute
• gerund: refuting
• participle: refuted

Origin and Evolution of refuting

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'refuting' originated from the Latin word 'refutare', which means to beat back or repel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'refuting' has evolved to specifically mean to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false through argument or evidence.