'Refuted' definitions:

Definition of 'Refuted'

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  • refute \re*fute"\ (r[-e]*f[=u]t"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Refuted; p. pr. & vb. n. Refuting.] [F. r['e]futer, L. refuteare to repel, refute. Cf. Confute, Refuse to deny.] To disprove and overthrow by argument, evidence, or countervailing proof; to prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; as, to refute arguments; to refute testimony; to refute opinions or theories; to refute a disputant. [1913 Webster]
  • There were so many witnesses in these two miracles that it is impossible to refute such multitudes. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To confute; disprove. See Confute. [1913 Webster]

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