Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desmentir

verb
/deɪs.mənˈtɪr/
Definition
To deny or refute something that has been said or claimed.
Examples
  • He decided to desmentir the rumors circulating about him.
  • The government issued a statement to desmentir the allegations made by the media.
Meaning
Desmentir refers to the act of disproving or contradicting a statement, often used in the context of clarifying false claims or misinformation.
Synonyms
  • refute
  • disprove
  • contradict
  • deny