Confutation and Retraction

Confutation

Confutation noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.

Retraction and confutation are semantically related in refutation topic. In some cases you can use "Retraction" instead a noun "Confutation", when it comes to topics like disproof.

Nearby Words: confute, confuted, confuting

Retraction

Retraction noun - A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.
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Confutation and retraction are semantically related in refutation topic. Sometimes you can use "Confutation" instead a noun "Retraction", if it concerns topics such as disproof.

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