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disprove
dɪsˈpruːv
verb
obalić
Also
zaprzeczyć
Definition
To show that something is not true or correct, often by presenting evidence or logical arguments.
Examples
Scientists worked for years to disprove the old theory, eventually succeeding with new data.
Naukowcy przez lata pracowali, aby obalić starą teorię, ostatecznie odnosząc sukces dzięki nowym danym.
He tried to disprove the allegations against him by providing a solid alibi.
Próbował zaprzeczyć zarzutom przeciwko niemu, przedstawiając solidne alibi.
Synonyms
Collocations
disprove a theorydisprove an argumentdisprove a claim
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