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adjective

as in refuting

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verb

present participle of confute
as in overturning
to prove to be false theories which will eventually be confirmed or confuted by experience

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  1. contradictory
  2. refuting
Adjective
  • There is contradictory evidence about Presnell’s intellectual capacity.
    — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This new-wave hotel offers proof that opulence and discretion needn’t be contradictory.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of contradictory
Verb
  • However, in July, Wayne released a message refuting reports of an engagement, referring to a relationship with someone in the past tense, albeit without mentioning them by name.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Following the bombshell story, the palace released a rare statement refuting Spencer’s claims.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of refuting
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“Confuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confuting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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