disproves Synonyms

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to prove to be false or wrong, to prove to be false

The recent study disproves the long-held belief that stress is always harmful.
The discovery of fossils in Antarctica disproves the theory that the continent has always been frozen.
The scientist's experiment disproves the hypothesis that the speed of light is constant.
Historical records disproved the rumor that the ancient Egyptians invented paper.
The archaeological evidence disproves the claim that the city of Troy was only a myth.
Advanced medical research disproves the old adage that laughing and crying have no health benefits.
This new study disproves the assumption that all children learn best through traditional methods.
The invention of the computer disproved the idea that manual labor was the only way to achieve productivity.
Advances in astronomy disproved the ancient belief that the Earth was the center of the universe.
The discovery of subatomic particles disproved the classical notion that matter was indivisible.

to prove to be false or wrong, to prove to be false

refutes, discusses, belies, discredits, confutes, falsifies,overturns, rebuts, debunks, challenges

proves, confirms, establishes, verifies, validates, supports, shows, demonstrates, records, illustrates

The recent study disproves the long-held belief that stress is always harmful.

The discovery of fossils in Antarctica disproves the theory that the continent has always been frozen.

The scientist's experiment disproves the hypothesis that the speed of light is constant.

Historical records disproved the rumor that the ancient Egyptians invented paper.