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refute in Swedish

refute in Swedish is motbevisa, vederlägga — refute means to prove that a claim or argument is false or wrong.

refute in Swedish

motbevisa
verb
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
vederlägga
verb
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

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 Swedish?

"refute" in Swedish is motbevisa, vederlägga. 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 Swedish, "refute" is motbevisa, vederlägga.

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

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "refute": motbevisa, vederlägga.

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