Challenge and Refute

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Challenge

Challenge verb - To demand proof of the truth or rightness of.
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Refute and challenge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refute" instead a verb "Challenge".
Nearby Words: challenged, challenging, challenger

Refute

Refute verb - To declare not to be true.
Usage example: while he was publicly refuting rumors of a merger, behind the scenes the CEO was working to effect that very outcome
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Challenge and refute are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Challenge" instead a verb "Refute".
Nearby Words: refutation, refutable, refuting

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power challenge power refute power
hero challenge hero refute hero
people challenge people refute people
claim challenge claim refute claim
Other words: right, review.
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