Refuting

Synonyms of refuting

• discrediting
• disproving
• debunking

Antonyms of refuting

• supporting
• confirming
• validating

Collocations of refuting

claim

Frequency: 80 %

He refuted the false claim made by his opponent.

argument

Frequency: 70 %

She presented a strong argument refuting his claims.

theory

Frequency: 60 %

The scientist provided scientific evidence refuting the theory.

accusation

Frequency: 50 %

The lawyer refuted the baseless accusation against his client.

rumor

Frequency: 40 %

The spokesperson refuted the unfounded rumor about the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for refuting

• Phrase: refuting a theory
  Meaning: to provide evidence or counterarguments against a proposed theory
  Usage: The scientist dedicated his career to refuting the widely accepted theory of evolution.