refutal

Example Sentences

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

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel

This new refutal of all laws of reason by which she had learned, as it were, to spell her theory of life, was too much for her equilibrium.

From The Wind in the rose-bush and other stories of the supernatural by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

He had rarely, if ever, known his daughter to make such an explicit refutal of his inferences.

From The Free Range by Duer, Douglas

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

Let us therefore pause for a moment whilst we consult other sources of opinion for confirmation or refutal.

From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis