Synonyms for refutation
ˌrɛf yʊˈteɪ ʃən; rɪˈfyut lrefu·ta·tion

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1. refutation, defense, defencenoun

   the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions

   "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it"

   Synonyms:
   defense team, defence mechanism, defensive structure, falsification, defensive measure, demurrer, defence reaction, disproof, vindication, defense reaction, refutal, defense lawyers, defending team, denial, defense mechanism, defense force, falsifying, defence, defense, defence force

2. disproof, falsification, refutationnoun

   any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something

   Synonyms:
   disproof, falsification, defence, refutal, misrepresentation, defense, falsehood, falsifying

3. falsification, falsifying, disproof, refutation, refutalnoun

   the act of determining that something is false

   Synonyms:
   disproof, falsification, defence, refutal, misrepresentation, defense, falsehood, falsifying

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1. refutationnoun

   Synonyms:
   confutation, disproof

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1. refutationnoun

   Synonyms:
   confutation, disproof

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1. List of paraphrases for "refutation":

   rebuttal

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