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disprove

verb dis·prove \(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv\

: to show that (something) is false or wrong

Full Definition of DISPROVE

transitive verb

: to prove to be false or wrong : refute <disprove a theory>

— dis·prov·able \-ˈprü-və-bəl\ adjective

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Origin of DISPROVE

Middle English, from Anglo-French desprover, from des- dis- + prover to prove

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DISPROVE

Synonyms: belie, confound, confute, debunk, disconfirm, discredit, falsify, rebut, refute, shoot down, give the lie to

Antonyms: confirm, establish, prove, validate, verify

DISPROVE Defined for Kids

disprove

verb dis·prove \dis-ˈprüv\

dis·proveddis·prov·ing

Definition of DISPROVE for Kids

: to show to be false or wrong <Scientists disproved the theory.>

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