overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments"
To disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute arguments; to refute testimony; to refute opinions or theories; to refute a disputant
prove to be false or incorrect overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; "The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments
in an argument essay, you should refute your opposition by presenting the other sides views and discussing how their thinking is illogical or misguided
If you refute an argument, accusation, or theory, you prove that it is wrong or untrue. It was the kind of rumour that it is impossible to refute. = disprove