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refute in Dutch

refute in Dutch is weerleggen, refuteren, weigeren — refute means to prove that a claim or argument is false or wrong.

refute in Dutch

weerleggen
verb
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
refuteren
verb
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
weigeren
verb
(transitive, proscribed) To deny the truth or correctness of (something).

What does "refute" mean?

  1. verb To prove that a claim or argument is false or wrong.
    "The scientist refuted the theory with new experimental data."
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refute in a sentence

  • The scientist refuted the theory with new experimental data.
  • His alibi refuted the accusation entirely.

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What is "refute" in Dutch?

"refute" in Dutch is weerleggen, refuteren, weigeren. refute means: To prove that a claim or argument is false or wrong.

How do you use "refute" in a sentence?

Example: "The scientist refuted the theory with new experimental data." In Dutch, "refute" is weerleggen, refuteren, weigeren.

Are there other ways to say "refute" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "refute": weerleggen, refuteren, weigeren.

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