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

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

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