disproof

dis·proof

noun \(ˌ)dis-ˈprüf\

Definition of DISPROOF

1

: the action of disproving

2

: evidence that disproves

Examples of DISPROOF

1. <the DNA evidence was all the disproof needed to overturn the wrongful conviction>

First Known Use of DISPROOF

15th century

Related to DISPROOF

Synonyms: disconfirmation, confutation, rebuttal, refutation

Antonyms: proof

Related Words: counterargument, counterevidence

Near Antonyms: attestation, confirmation, corroboration, documentation, evidence, substantiation, testament, testimony, validation, witness; authentication, identification, manifestation, verification

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Rhymes with DISPROOF

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