refute

US /rɪˈfjuːt/
UK /rɪˈfjuːt/
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1.

驳斥, 反驳

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

:
These claims have been refuted by the evidence.
这些说法已被证据驳斥
It is difficult to refute his argument.
很难驳斥他的论点。
2.

否认, 反驳

deny the truth or accuracy of (a statement or theory).

:
He attempted to refute the allegations.
他试图驳斥这些指控。
The company refuted claims of unsafe practices.
该公司驳斥了不安全操作的说法。