Disprove and Establish

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Disprove verb – To prove to be false.

Usage example: Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe disproved any lingering notions that the earth is flat

Establish is an antonym for disprove.

Nearby Word: disproving

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Establish verb – To gain full recognition or acceptance of.

Usage example: a first novel that established him as one of the most promising writers of his generation

Disprove is an antonym for establish in topics: set up, authenticate.

Nearby Words: establishment, establishing

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sense	disprove sense	establish sense
position	disprove position	establish position
reputation	disprove reputation	establish reputation
line	disprove line	establish line
Other nouns: rule, canon, alibi, existence.

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