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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The success of this endeavor disproved decades of conventional wisdom that Israeli normalization in the region would not happen without a comprehensive peace deal with the Palestinians.
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Lyttleton set out to disprove the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
None of this conclusively disproves a link between Musk and Dittmann, of course.
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Rep. Mike Lawler and New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer have all been outspoken critics of congestion pricing, and over half of New York City voters disprove of the congestion pricing plan, according to a December poll.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Lyttleton set out to disprove the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
None of this conclusively disproves a link between Musk and Dittmann, of course.
—Adi Robertson, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Rep. Mike Lawler and New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer have all been outspoken critics of congestion pricing, and over half of New York City voters disprove of the congestion pricing plan, according to a December poll.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Disprove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disprove. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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disprove
verb
dis·prove
(ˈ)dis-ˈprüv
: to prove to be false
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