Synonyms of disprove

disprove

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv 

as in to refute

to prove to be false

Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refute
• overturn
• discredit
• rebut
• falsify
• challenge
• debunk
• confute
• discuss
• disconfirm
• belie
• confound
• shoot down
• question
• doubt
• give the lie to
• overthrow
• contest
• debate
• talk over
• query
• moot
• mistrust
• hash (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prove
• establish
• confirm
• verify
• validate
• show
• support
• record
• witness
• document
• substantiate
• identify
• evidence
• corroborate
• demonstrate
• certify
• back (up)
• illustrate
• evince
• manifest
• display
• buttress
• adduce
• attest
• authenticate

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of disprove

However, more research is necessary to prove or disprove the use of lauric acid for psoriasis. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024

Austin Kocher, a Syracuse University research assistant professor who used to run an Ohio immigrant rights organization, said Trump’s massive platform legitimized the hoaxes and kept them circulating long after they were disproved. —Maria Ramirez Uribe and Amy Sherman, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024

Although the machines’ inventor is concerned with metaphysical questions—do intelligent robots disprove God’s existence?—his engineer son sees the potential for major profit and manufactures robots for sale around the world, with disastrous results. —Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024

So, the intention is not to actually disprove that these voters can vote. —Leah Feiger, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024