disprove

dis·prove

verb \(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv\

Definition of DISPROVE

transitive verb

: to prove to be false or wrong : refute <disprove a theory>

— dis·prov·able \-ˈprü-və-bəl\ adjective

Examples of DISPROVE

1. <Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat.>

Origin of DISPROVE

Middle English, from Anglo-French desprover, from des- dis- + prover to prove

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DISPROVE

Synonyms: belie, confound, confute, debunk, disconfirm, discredit, falsify, rebut, refute, shoot down, give the lie to

Antonyms: confirm, establish, prove, validate, verify

Related Words: overthrow, overturn; challenge, contest, query, question; doubt, mistrust; debate, discuss, hash (over), moot, talk over

Near Antonyms: document, evidence, evince, record, show, support, witness; back (up), buttress, corroborate, substantiate; adduce, attest, authenticate, certify, identify; demonstrate, display, illustrate, manifest

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