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Disproof — Dis*proof , n. [Pref. dis + proof. Cf. {Disprove}.] A proving to be false or erroneous; confutation; refutation; as, to offer evidence in disproof of a statement. [1913 Webster] I need not offer anything farther in support of one, or in disproof… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
disproof — index confutation, contradiction, counterargument, negation, repudiation Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
disproof — 1530s; see DIS (Cf. dis ) + PROOF (Cf. proof) … Etymology dictionary
disproof — [dis pro͞of′, dis′pro͞of′; dis′pro͞of΄] n. 1. the act of disproving; refutation 2. evidence that disproves … English World dictionary
disproof — noun Date: 15th century 1. the action of disproving 2. evidence that disproves … New Collegiate Dictionary
disproof — /dis proohf /, n. 1. the act of disproving. 2. proof to the contrary; refutation. [1525 35; DIS 1 + PROOF] * * * … Universalium
disproof — Synonyms and related words: abjuration, abjurement, abrogation, absolute contradiction, annulment, contradiction, contrary assertion, contravention, controversion, countering, crossing, denial, disaffirmation, disallowance, disavowal, disclaimer … Moby Thesaurus
disproof — dis·proof || ‚dɪs pruËf n. denial, refutation, confutation, act of disproving … English contemporary dictionary
disproof — noun action or evidence that proves something to be untrue … English new terms dictionary
disproof — n. Confutation, refutation … New dictionary of synonyms
