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Definitions for Confute
[1] to prove to be false, invalid, or defective; disprove: to confute an argument.
[2] to prove (a person) to be wrong by argument or proof: to confute one's opponent.
[3] Obsolete . to bring to naught; confound.
[4] to prove (a person or thing) wrong, invalid, or mistaken; disprove
[5] obsolete to put an end to
Words related to Confute
invalidate, tap, overwhelm, confound, controvert, negate, subvert, disprove, overthrow, overcome, dismay, expose, parry, break, overturn, demolish, contradict, upset, oppugn, defeat
Words nearby Confute
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Origin of Confute
1520–30; < Latin confūtāre to abash, silence, refute, equivalent to con- con- + -fūtāre; cf. refute
Other words from Confute
con·fut·a·ble , adjective
con·fut·er , noun
un·con·fut·a·ble , adjective
un·con·fut·ed , adjective
un·con·fut·ing , adjective
Word origin for Confute
C16: from Latin confūtāre to check, silence
Synonyms for Confute
break, confound, contradict, controvert, defeat, demolish, dismay, disprove, expose, invalidate, negate, oppugn, overcome, overthrow, overturn, overwhelm, parry, rebut, silence, subvert, tap, upset, vanquish, blow sky high, bring to naught, knocks props out from under, prove false, prove wrong, put down, set aside, shut up