disprove

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dis·prove | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈprüv

disproved; disproving; disproves

Definition of disprove

transitive verb

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web One lunchtime receipt does not prove or disprove inflation. — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2021 Unfortunately, there’s simply not enough data or actual experience – yet – to prove or disprove that line of thinking. — Dan Reed, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021 Since there's no standardized way to prove or disprove the validity of vaccination cards . . . — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2021 Photos from Reuters and Getty Images — as well as the full context of the video — disprove the notion that Harris staged the scene. — Nayeli Lomeli, USA TODAY, 25 May 2021 For that last item, The Wall Street Journal provides two articles that, first, promote this idea, then disprove it. — John S. Tobey, Forbes, 28 Aug. 2021 In discussions, executives sought to find data that would disprove the influence of the 12 anti-vaccine figures, the person said. — Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2021 But the aggressive actions of the Biden White House, HRC, the ACLU, government officials in Virginia, the NCAA, and the Olympic Committee — to name just a few — disprove that argument. — Christiana Holcomb, National Review, 14 July 2021 In launching his search, Arriaga, 29, was trying to sort out truth from family folklore, attempting to verify or disprove a story about his paternity — a story that had filled him with anger and shame for years. — al, 3 Aug. 2021

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