disprove (Meaning)

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disprove (v)

prove to be false

Webster

To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.

To disallow; to disapprove of.

Scientists worked tirelessly to disprove the hypothesis that the Earth was flat.
The new evidence disproved the long-held belief that dinosaurs were extinct.
The skeptic's arguments failed to disprove the validity of the theory.
The study's findings disproved the notion that exercise alone could prevent heart disease.
The politician's claims were easily disproved by a simple fact check.
The experiment's results disproved the researcher's initial hypothesis.
The scientist's discovery disproved the prevailing theory about the origin of species.
The historian's work disproved the myth that Christopher Columbus discovered America.
The detective's investigation disproved the alibi of the accused murderer.
The lawyer's skillful cross-examination disproved the witness's testimony.

prove to be falseTo prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute., To disallow; to disapprove of.

refute, falsify,overturn, debunk, confute, discredit, rebut, challenge, talk over, disconfirm

validate, verify, validate, confirm, confirm, verify, show, prove, show,prove

Scientists worked tirelessly to disprove the hypothesis that the Earth was flat.

The new evidence disproved the long-held belief that dinosaurs were extinct.

The skeptic's arguments failed to disprove the validity of the theory.

The study's findings disproved the notion that exercise alone could prevent heart disease.