Refute and Reprove

Refute

Refute verb - To declare not to be true.

Reprove and refute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reprove" instead a verb "Refute".

Nearby Words: refutation, refutable, refuting

Reprove

Reprove verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.

Refute and reprove are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refute" instead a verb "Reprove".

Nearby Words: reproving, reprovingly, reprover

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