Confute and Profess

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Confute verb - To prove to be false.

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Profess is an antonym for confute.

Nearby Words: confutation, confuting

Profess verb - To state as a fact usually forcefully.

Usage example: he professed his innocence to anyone who would listen

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Confute is an antonym for profess.

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