confute — to prove that a person, statement, or theory is wrong by using logical argument or evidence
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prove that a person, statement, or theory is wrong by using logical argument or evidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfjuːt/
Example Sentences
- My little sister confuted my excuse for being late by showing the CCTV footage.
- The lawyer confuted the witness's testimony point by point.
- His flat-earth theory was easily confuted by basic physics.
confute
VERB[/kənˈfjuːt/]
to prove that a person, statement, or theory is wrong by using logical argument or evidence
The lawyer stood up to confute every claim the witness made.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin confutare, meaning 'to check or restrain, to silence by argument' (con- intensive + futare 'to beat, strike').
Breakdown
con- (thoroughly) + fut- (to strike, beat) + -e (verb ending)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little sister confuted my excuse for being late by showing the CCTV footage.”
“The lawyer confuted the witness's testimony point by point.”
“His flat-earth theory was easily confuted by basic physics.”
“She confuted every objection raised during the debate.”
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