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refute in Portuguese

refute in Portuguese is refutar, desmentir, negar — refute means to prove that a claim or argument is false or wrong.

refute in Portuguese

refutar
verb
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
desmentir
verb
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
negar
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 Portuguese?

"refute" in Portuguese is refutar, desmentir, negar. 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 Portuguese, "refute" is refutar, desmentir, negar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "refute": refutar, desmentir, negar.

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