disprove
verb
dis·prove
(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv 
disproved; disproving; disproves
: to prove to be false or wrong : refute
disprove a theory
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Examples of disprove in a Sentence
Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat.
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His writings don’t reveal the Mona Lisa’s location, so there’s currently no way to prove or disprove Pizzorusso’s theory.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
The best way to prove or disprove the presence of noise is to take an existing test, remove the answers and get multiple people to independently label them, meaning provide answers.
—Mayank Kejriwal, Discover Magazine, 17 May 2024
Satellite timelapse doesn't disprove sea level rise When reached by USA TODAY, the BBC declined to comment on the record.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Opposition to Trump found expression in highlighting the allegations of Trump’s collusion with Russia but burying the conclusion that evidence disproved the allegations.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2024
The only effective way to break the spell and bring people back to reality will be to disprove their most important prophecy, which takes place at the polls in November.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
The British press also worked hard to disprove Andrew’s claims.
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Across the zoo, many other animals responded to the total eclipse, disproving Hartstone-Rose’s initial impression.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Cowboy Carter addresses her detractors and most of the album is weighted by this bid to disprove them.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
The best way to prove or disprove the presence of noise is to take an existing test, remove the answers and get multiple people to independently label them, meaning provide answers.
—Mayank Kejriwal, Discover Magazine, 17 May 2024
Satellite timelapse doesn't disprove sea level rise When reached by USA TODAY, the BBC declined to comment on the record.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Opposition to Trump found expression in highlighting the allegations of Trump’s collusion with Russia but burying the conclusion that evidence disproved the allegations.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2024
The only effective way to break the spell and bring people back to reality will be to disprove their most important prophecy, which takes place at the polls in November.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
The British press also worked hard to disprove Andrew’s claims.
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Across the zoo, many other animals responded to the total eclipse, disproving Hartstone-Rose’s initial impression.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Cowboy Carter addresses her detractors and most of the album is weighted by this bid to disprove them.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
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disprove
verb
dis·prove
(ˈ)dis-ˈprüv
: to prove to be false
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