disprove
verb
dis·prove
(ˌ)dis-ˈprüv 
disproved; disproven
(ˌ)dis-ˈprü-vən
also disproved; disproving; disproves
also disproved; disproving; disproves
: to prove to be false or wrong : refute
disprove a theory
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Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat.
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But Anthropic's research disproves this completely.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The study suggests the sound is coming from the sharks’ teeth instead, but only direct, up-close observation of the jaws would definitively prove or disprove that hypothesis.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
With that law in use, those in custody are removed with no chance to disprove any gang affiliation or go forward with asylum claims or other immigration processes.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2025
Since his execution, there have been several investigations criticizing the disproving the evidence and testimony that led to his conviction.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The study suggests the sound is coming from the sharks’ teeth instead, but only direct, up-close observation of the jaws would definitively prove or disprove that hypothesis.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
With that law in use, those in custody are removed with no chance to disprove any gang affiliation or go forward with asylum claims or other immigration processes.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2025
Since his execution, there have been several investigations criticizing the disproving the evidence and testimony that led to his conviction.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Disprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disprove. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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disprove
verb
dis·prove
(ˈ)dis-ˈprüv
: to prove to be false
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