as in refuted
to prove to be false
theories which will eventually be confirmed or confuted by experience
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These findings refuted longstanding preconceived beliefs about humans and animals.—
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Rolling Stone,
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The appellate court's decision refuted multiple issues with Avery's arguments.—
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jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Confuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confuted. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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