refutal
/ri'fju:təl/ Cách viết khác : (refutation) /,refju:'teiʃn/
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Definition
Noun: - The act of proving something to be false or incorrect: "Refutal" refers to the action or process of demonstrating that a statement, argument, or claim is not true. It is synonymous with refutation.
Usage
"Refutal" is a formal noun used to describe the act of refuting. It is often used in academic, legal, or philosophical contexts where arguments are systematically challenged and disproven. It is less common in everyday speech than its synonym "refutation."
Examples
- The scientist presented a detailed refutal of the outdated theory.
- Her essay included a strong refutal of the main critic's points.
- The lawyer's refutal of the witness's testimony was crucial for the case.
Advanced Usage
- To issue/make/present a refutal: This phrasing is used to describe the formal act of providing a refutation.
- The committee demanded a point-by-point refutal of the allegations.
Variants and Related Words
- Refute (verb): To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false.
- He sought to refute the claims made against him.
- Refutation (noun): The more common synonym for "refutal," meaning the act of refuting or the evidence that refutes something.
- The article was a complete refutation of the earlier study.
Synonyms
- Rebuttal: A refutation, especially in a formal debate or legal context.
- Disproof: Evidence or an argument that proves something is false.
- Contradiction: A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another, implying falsehood.
Antonyms
- Confirmation: The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed.
- Verification: The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
- Proof: Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
Noun
- the act of determining that something is false