refutal

Example Sentences

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Sometimes he led the way for a triumphant refutal, while the general tone of the articles was quite of the 'upset a ministry' style.

From Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by Surtees, Robert Smith

Pity the words spent in the refutal of such "reasons" and views!

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel

However, the girl had, in spite of her childlike trust in the beauty of her life, plenty of strength to meet its refutal, and a pride equal to her grandmother's.

From The Portion of Labor by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

He had kept Adela's warning in mind, and determined to be calmly dignified in his refutal of the charges brought against him.

From Demos by Gissing, George

Such argument is hardly worthy of serious refutal, since it stultifies itself.

From Plain Facts for Old and Young by Kellogg, John Harvey