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refellō — meaning in English

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English meaning

disprove verb To show that a claim, theory, or belief is false.
rebut verb To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
refute verb To prove that a claim or argument is false or wrong.

Senses

refellō is used for these senses in English:

disprove (transitive) To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.
rebut To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.
refute (transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

rebut — full definition

verb To drive back or beat back; to repulse.
verb To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Latin words

redarguō refūtō