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confute(dictionary)

confute (iou)



confute verb trans. E16.
[Latin confutare check, restrain, answer conclusively, formed as CON- + base of refutare refute.]
Prove (an argument or opinion) to be false, invalid, or defective; refute. E16.
H. Allen There are certain expressions at times upon the faces of some women that utterly confute the doctrine of original sin but confirm predestination.
Prove (a person) to be wrong; convict of error by argument or proof. M16.
Milton Satan stood A while as mute confounded what to say..confuted and convinced.
Render futile, bring to naught. L16.
confutable adjective able to be confuted M17.
confutative adjective tending to confutation M17.
confuter noun a person who confutes L16.