disproof

/dɪsˈpruːf/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of proving something to be false or untrue; a refutation or rebuttal.

“The scientist provided a disproof of the theory, showing that it was incorrect.”

2. noun

a piece of evidence or an argument that proves something to be false or untrue.

“The expert’s disproof of the claim was based on a detailed analysis of the data.”

3. verb

to prove something to be false or untrue; to refute or rebut.

“She disproofed the hypothesis with her new research findings.”

Synonyms

  • contradiction
  • rebuttal
  • refutation

Antonyms

  • evidence
  • proof