1. proves that something is wrong or false by providing evidence or logical argument
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘refute’

Examples

• The scientist refutes the theory with new experimental data.
• She refutes his argument by pointing out logical flaws.
• The evidence clearly refutes their claims about the incident.
• The historian refutes the myth with documented facts.
• He refutes every criticism with solid reasoning.
• The study refutes previous assumptions about the disease.