Definitions

1. noun

The act of refuting or disproving an argument or statement.

“The expert’s confutation of the conspiracy theory was widely praised by the scientific community.”

2. noun

A statement or argument that refutes or disproves another.

“The confutation of the opposing team’s argument left them speechless.”

3. verb

To refute or disprove an argument or statement.

“The journalist confuted the politician’s claims with evidence from credible sources.”