1
as in denies
to declare not to be true
later updates on the news story disconfirmed many details of the initial report
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2
as in refutes
to prove to be false
contends that we will never be able to confirm or disconfirm the existence of God
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disconfirms
Verb
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Schiff vehemently denies anything improper.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Cleary still denies those claims.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ex-contractor likens Gaza aid effort to 'The Hunger Games,' former employer refutes claims One meal a day.—
Gram Slattery,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, in a blog on the topic, the NPS refutes the idea that one park is more deadly than any other.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Sep. 2025
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When Rabbit asks to be the one to adopt Stacey after her graduation, Evelyn abusively rejects the notion and Rabbit is crushed.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The White House has expressed how this was a moment of embarrassment but also suggested an attempt at a plot against the president, although the UN’s statement rejects this.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The report contradicts previous findings from the Justice Department and reporting from other news outlets.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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His recommendation directly contradicts the current medical consensus that judicious Tylenol use in pregnancy remains safe.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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