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dis·prove
 disprove
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
pruv
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
disproves, disproving, disproved |
| definition: |
to prove to be untrue, erroneous, or invalid.
- synonyms:
- confute, invalidate, refute
- antonyms:
- establish, prove, substantiate, validate
- similar words:
- belie, confound, deny, dispute, negative, overturn, rebut
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| related words: |
contradict, controvert, object |
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| derivations: |
disprovable (adj.), disprover (n.) |
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