elenchize
/ɛlˈenksaɪz/Definitions
1. verb
to refute or show the falsity of an argument or theory by asking a series of questions or providing evidence
“The philosopher elenched the opposing team’s argument, exposing its logical fallacies.”
2. verb
to question or challenge the validity of something
“The professor elenched the student’s research, pointing out flaws in the methodology.”
3. noun
the act of refuting or showing the falsity of an argument or theory
“The elench of the opposing team’s argument was devastating.”