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refuted

/rɪˈfjuːtɪd/ /riˈfjuːtɪd/

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verb

Widerlegen, entkräften

To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

Examples :

"The scientist refuted the old theory with new evidence. "

Der Wissenschaftler widerlegte die alte Theorie mit neuen Beweisen.

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verb

Widerlegen, verwerfen

To deny the truth or correctness of (something).

Examples :

"The teacher refuted the student's claim that the homework was already completed. "

Der Lehrer widerlegte die Behauptung des Schülers, dass die Hausaufgaben bereits erledigt seien.

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