What is another word for refutation?
264 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ɹɪfjuːtˈe͡ɪʃən], [ ɹɪfjuːtˈeɪʃən], [ ɹ_ɪ_f_j_uː_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]
Refutation is a word that refers to the act of disproving something or denying a claim. There are several synonyms for this word, including rebuttal, contradiction, negation, denial, and rebutment. Rebuttal explicitly refers to a challenge against an opposing argument in a debate. Contradiction is a term that suggests a contradiction or inconsistency with a stated claim. Negation is a term that suggests a complete denial of something. Denial implies a complete rejection of something, while rebutment suggests a response to an opposing argument. These words are used interchangeably with refutation but have slightly different meanings depending on the context.
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Similar words for refutation:
- annulment (noun)
- answer (noun)
- communication (noun)
- confutation (noun)
- counter-evidence (noun)
- denial (noun)
- falsification (noun)
- falsifying (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- refusal (noun)
- response (noun)
- traversal (noun)
- vindication (noun)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Refutation:
n.
• annulment (noun)- divorce,
- obliteration,
- abolishment,
- annulment,
- Extinguishment,
- dissolution,
- eradication,
- invalidation,
- negation,
- nullification,
- cancellation,
- Disclamation,
- Disaffirmation,
- undoing,
- rejection,
- revocation,
- abnegation,
- abolition,
- dismissal,
- withdrawal,
- retraction,
- repudiation,
- neutralization,
- disavowal,
- destruction,
- elimination,
- deletion.
- riposte,
- plea,
- counterclaim,
- feedback,
- sign,
- rejoinder,
- statement,
- remark,
- acknowledgment,
- elucidation,
- report,
- interpretation,
- explanation,
- observation,
- close,
- key,
- topper,
- rhetorical question,
- repartee,
- lip,
- wisecrack,
- Re-mark,
- quick fix,
- back talk,
- comment,
- echo,
- comeback,
- refutation,
- toppers,
- echoes,
- result,
- guff,
- disclosure,
- band-aid,
- backcap,
- band aid,
- defense,
- cooler,
- parting shot,
- thank-you note,
- antiphons,
- resolution,
- antiphon,
- thank you note,
- counter-claim,
- vindication,
- pay dirt,
- return,
- solution,
- crack,
- retort,
- response,
- counterclaims,
- the ticket,
- justification.
- nix,
- renunciation,
- Controversion,
- cold shoulder,
- Rejecting,
- protestation,
- declination,
- noncommittal,
- refusal,
- dissent,
- renouncement,
- Disallowance,
- no way,
- nay,
- repulse,
- Abstaining,
- renegement,
- turndown,
- Dismissing,
- Repudiating,
- Gainsaying,
- adjuration,
- statement abnegation,
- veto,
- nonacceptance,
- rebuff,
- disapproval,
- Refusing,
- forswearing,
- brush-off,
- prohibition,
- disclaimer,
- Refraining.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- defense force,
- abjuration,
- refutable,
- exposure,
- clincher,
- pros and cons,
- Ignoratio Elenchi,
- pro,
- defending team,
- defense team,
- cons,
- surrejoinder,
- crossing,
- recantation,
- counterexample,
- fable,
- Confuted,
- defense lawyers,
- falsity,
- argumentum,
- counterstatement,
- counter-argument,
- distortion,
- denunciation,
- undermining,
- squelch,
- countercharge,
- demurrer,
- exposition,
- traversal,
- absolute contradiction,
- defense department,
- reductio ad absurdum,
- defense reaction,
- Discrediting,
- pleading,
- falseness,
- misrepresentation,
- untruth,
- grounds,
- Redargution,
- Confuting,
- confounding,
- talking point,
- counteraccusation,
- retaliation,
- exception,
- upset,
- upsetting,
- Defence Mechanism,
- argument,
- defense mechanism,
- Abjurement,
- reason,
- chiding,
- countering,
- refutations,
- Impugnment,
- deceit,
- case,
- consideration,
- replication,
- Defence Reaction,
- disownment,
- Refutal,
- counterblast,
- fabrication,
- con,
- confutable,
- defensive structure,
- falsehood,
- deception,
- special pleading,
- defensive measure,
- pros,
- conviction,
- Elenchus,
- surrebuttal,
- contravention,
- Pleadings,
- defeasible,
- rebutter,
- overthrow,
- surrebutter,
- Defence Force,
- disconfirmation,
- Retractation,
- demolition,
- Sockdolager.
How to use "Refutation" in context?
Refutation is an essential logical step in any argument. It is a response to an opponent's argument that challenges its credibility or invalidates its premises. A refutation should be thorough, conclusive, and evidence-based.
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Homophones for Refutation:
- repetition, repudiation, rubdown, rope down, rhabdomyoma, rubidium, rabbit on, rub down, raftman, reputation, rifadin.
Hyponym for Refutation:
n.
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communication
answer.
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communication
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