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refutation

[ref-yoo-tey-shuhn] / ˌrɛf yʊˈteɪ ʃən /


NOUN
disproving
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Every single refutation of their conspiracy theory just proves that the conspiracy goes even further and deeper than they thought.

From MarketWatch

Yet I spelled out the two-part criteria for defining cases, qualifying them as “extraordinary evidence” and opening myself to a decisive refutation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Certainly, some effort must be made to point out falsehoods and inconsistencies, but the same psychological evidence that shows how falsehood and inconsistency gain traction also tells us that retractions and refutations are seldom effective.

From Salon

Waltz's refutation gives a glimpse of what appears to be a larger Trump administration strategy around the leaks.

From Salon

In the face of Hegseth's refutation, Goldberg said that the messages he was sent included targets the military was "trying to kill in the next two hours."

From Salon