Synonyms of giving the lie to

giving the lie to

phrase

present participle of give the lie to

as in refuting

to prove to be false

New methodologies give the lie to the notion that students who struggle with standardized tests lack intelligence.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuting
• overturning
• shooting down
• challenging
• disproving
• discrediting
• rebutting
• falsifying
• debunking
• discussing
• talking over
• confounding
• confuting
• hashing (over)
• disconfirming
• questioning
• contesting
• belying
• overthrowing
• doubting
• debating
• querying
• mistrusting
• mooting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• establishing
• proving
• confirming
• backing (up)
• recording
• showing
• verifying
• validating
• supporting
• witnessing
• documenting
• evidencing
• identifying
• corroborating
• displaying
• evincing
• certifying
• illustrating
• attesting
• demonstrating
• manifesting
• substantiating
• buttressing
• authenticating
• adducing