Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
confutation
noun
/ˌkɒn.fjuˈteɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of proving something false or refuting an argument or statement.
Examples
- The scientist’s confutation of the hypothesis was widely accepted in the academic community.
- His confutation of the opponent’s claims helped sway the audience.
- The lawyer presented a strong confutation of the charges against her client.
Meaning
Confutation refers to the process of demonstrating that a particular assertion or belief is incorrect.
Synonyms
- refutation
- disproof
- contradiction
- debunking
