Synonyms of gives the lie to

gives the lie to

phrase

present tense third-person singular of give the lie to

as in refutes

to prove to be false

New methodologies give the lie to the notion that students who struggle with standardized tests lack intelligence.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refutes
• disproves
• overturns
• challenges
• discredits
• falsifies
• debunks
• rebuts
• discusses
• confutes
• disconfirms
• shoots down
• belies
• confounds
• questions
• contests
• overthrows
• doubts
• mistrusts
• debates
• talks over
• queries
• hashes (over)
• moots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirms
• proves
• shows
• establishes
• records
• witnesses
• documents
• supports
• evidences
• verifies
• validates
• backs (up)
• identifies
• illustrates
• demonstrates
• displays
• evinces
• corroborates
• attests
• manifests
• certifies
• substantiates
• adduces
• buttresses
• authenticates