Definition of "refute" []

• To prove to be false or erroneous; overthrow by argument or proof: refute testimony. (verb-transitive)
• To deny the accuracy or truth of: refuted the results of the poll. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "**: I say “more standard” here even though her usage of refute is still non-standard."
• "But one point Matt made tonight that I'd like to hear someone refute is the stupidity of canceling public option as a way to get Republicans to vote for the bill."
• "My last word (I hope), is to once again refute your post at #115."