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Meaning of the word disprove in English

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disprove

US /dɪˈspruːv/
UK /dɪˈspruːv/
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Verb

1.

prove that (something) is false

Example:
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The new evidence helped to disprove the old theory.
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It's difficult to disprove a claim without solid evidence.
Synonym:
refuterebutinvalidatenegateconfute
Synonym:
proveconfirm
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