Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Refutation.
Refutation - as a noun
The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
Example: "His refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defence13defense11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
answer9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disproof14falsification21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evidence14grounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of determining that something is false
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disproof14falsification21falsifying20refutal10Example Sentences
"His argument was met with strong refutation from the opposing party."
"The lawyer presented a convincing refutation of the prosecution's claims."
"The scientific community demanded evidence for the refutation of the established theory."
"The refutation of her hypothesis left her reevaluating her research."
"I provided a well-reasoned refutation of his incorrect statement."
Word Game Points
Is REFUTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, refutation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REFUTATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is REFUTATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refutation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREFUTATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is REFUTATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refutation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREFUTATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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